[Travis Flohr]

I am interested in how webGIS can be used a foundation for a web-enhanced public participation process.  There is a theoretical basis for this in Geography called PPGIS/PGIS (participatory GIS) and UGIS content (user generated GIS content).  

 

This led me to my master thesis:

 

This research reports and reviews an adapted approach to community design and planning emphasizing clear communication of ecological design and planning issues in rural communities.  Moreover, this approach relies on interactive internet-based technologies.  Considering the quantity of information on the internet, it is important to understand what types of content are necessary to provide the best value in comprehending the complex issues that face these communities.

 

The primary purpose of this thesis is three fold:

• Is there a need for an interactive, three-dimensional form of communication,
• What content could be included, and
• How could this information be presented?

Ultimately, this thesis is designed to start the discussion about how landscape architects can better communicate the principles of ecological planning in an effort to minimize sprawl.

 

My approach has centered around Google Earth.  Once my thesis is finished I will upload links to share the website and thesis document.  

 

Cheers.

 

Travis

 

[Travis Flohr]

My friend works for Jeffrey L. Bruce and Company, out of Kansas City, a Landscape Architecture firm that has soil scientist in house. I know the have consulted with numerous other landscape architect’s on just soils. They do great work. http://www.jlbruce.com/

They explain their approach right on their main page.

“What if we design soils, sites, and buildings that DO MORE than exploit resources?

What if they acted as GREEN MACHINES which support themselves while restoring the environment around them?

What if we understand that
LIFE UNDERGROUND is as rich and promising as the world above ground?”

[Travis Flohr]

Just a quick question. Are you running Indesign off of the server? If so Adobe does not support this type of environment. The software needs to be natively installed on each machine and access the server for your license key only. I would check with your vendor and if he says otherwise then he does not have a clue. I have run Adobe CS on Mac and Windows (even on a virtualized Windows environment) with no issues. However, the only thing on the server for Adobe is the license key.

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