URISA

2017 GIS/CAMA Technologies Conference

February 8, 2017 by rjhale

Dang Randy, you’re shilling for the man. I know – BUT THIS IS LOCAL TO CHATTANOOGA.

So – come to Chattanooga in March – March 6-9 2017!

The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) and the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) partner together to provide a conference that assists assessment and appraisal professionals in visualizing how they can work more effectively through the use of technology. This conference explores the important role that integration of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems plays in providing access to data and analysis of information for better decision making within a jurisdiction.

As an appraiser, this conference is a wonderful way to see the power of GIS and how it is being utilized. For those in GIS, exposure to how your users are leveraging your systems, and what they need, is a wonderful way to enhance your operation. This conference is the ideal place to be inspired by the work of others in our industry. – Scott Rountree, Augusta-Richmond County Board of Assessors
Best and most valuable conference I attend every year. Technology is rapidly changing the way mass appraisal is administered and if you’re not at this conference, you’re not on the cutting edge of our industry. – Warren Dixon, Naperville Township (IL) Assessor
The GIS/CAMA Conference has always provided a wonderful range of informative topics relevant to an ever-changing and emerging technology. Additionally, it’s the best platform to mix and mingle with the “old-timers” who can mentor newcomers and for the newbies to bring novel ideas to the discussion. -Tony Lindauer, Jefferson County (KY) Property Valuation
Sometimes we get bogged down in the minutia of our work. The conference gives you a week to share struggles and solutions with other people and get inspired again about what we do. -Danielle Simpson, Boulder County (CO) Assessor’s Office
CAMA/GIS is most beneficial to the technical staff in your jurisdiction. Ken Wilkinson, CFA, Lee (FL.) County Property Appraiser
This conference has a high return on investment. Having an office representative attend the GIS/CAMA conference each each year is essential if you want to stay up-to-date with the latest GIS and modeling implementations. What you learn from presentations, and perhaps most importantly, conversations with peers from around the globe, are more than worth the price of admission. (And who doesn’t want to learn how to use free, open-source software that improves assessment valuations and processes?) – Paul Bidanset, Real Estate Valuation Modeler (VA)
The integration of GIS and CAMA is no longer an idea of the future, but instead a necessity for proper assessment practices today. The GIS/CAMA Technologies Conference gives their attendees many different possibilities to assist the way each individual office works. -Maureen Sterrenberg (IL)

So get registered for it.

Georgia URISA Luncheon – January 10th 2016

January 5, 2017 by rjhale

LIDAR is a hot topic in Georgia these days. So – for the January 2016 Luncheon more LIDAR.

“LIDAR Updates – Changes in the Technology and Coverage”
Speaker Name: Ernie Smith

Presentation Summary: Like all Technology LiDAR has become very dynamic with new sensors and available data. We will talk about the advancements and availability of Sensors, Standards, and Data sets. There are many changes in the technology and unless you are working with it everyday, it’s difficult to keep up with all of the advancements.

Standards are also changing due to the sensor technology advancement which means practices and applications for LiDAR are growing. Also drones are being used for data collection and there are some things to be aware of for that use of Technology. We will present a map that gives our best understanding of where LiDAR data exists in Georgia as well.

Location:
Henry County Water Authority (Engineering Building)
100 Westridge Industrial Boulevard
McDonough, GA 30253

Georgia URISA November Luncheon November 8th 2016

October 25, 2016 by rjhale

Speaker Name: Jimmy Nolan

Speaker Bio: Mr. Nolan began working with GIS in 1994 when he was the chief appraiser for Morgan County. In 1999 Jimmy went to work as the GIS specialist for the Georgia Department of Revenue. In 2001 he became the local government project manager for the Information Technology Services division of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. Since joining ITOS he has been instrumental in helping develop GIS in approximately 50 counties and has worked with local officials in many more counties and cities to enhance data or provide advice and training. Jimmy is the Cadastral Coordinator for the state of Georgia and was on the Federal Geographic Data Committee technical working group that developed the parcel data content standards for the eastern 31 states. He is the immediate past chairman of the Georgia GIS coordinating committee and a former Ga. URISA board member. He has extensive knowledge of how Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal systems model property values and how the data used in these models is organized as well as how these systems integrate with GIS.

Presentation Summary: The presentation will cover:

Current initiatives
Upcoming LiDAR acquisition projects
Coordination between multiple agencies at all levels of government
The 3DEP grant application that the state has submitted.

Additional Information:

Join WebEx meeting
Meeting number (access code): 927 999 105
Meeting password: URISA

Join by phone
+1-855-282-6330 US TOLL FREE
+1-415-655-0003 US TOLL
Location:
Hexagon Geospatial
5051 Peachtree Corners Circle
Norcross, GA 30092 USA

Georgia Geospatial Conference 2016

June 16, 2016 by rjhale

Georgia Geospatial Conference of 2016

Call for Presentations

The Georgia Geospatial Conference of 2016 is seeking abstracts for breakout sessions presentations. Share your work; learn from others. Presentations will be limited to 30 minutes (including time for questions). All breakout session rooms will be moderated and equipped with wi-fi access, a screen, projector, and cables to plug in presenter’s laptop (it is the responsibility of the presenter to verify their laptop’s compatibility with provided cables).

Moderators: If you are interested in being a moderator, then please respond to events@gaurisa.org. Sessions will consist of a group of three (3) associated presentations.

Presentation Tracks and Suggested Topics:

Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing

LiDAR
Photogrammetry
Terrestrial Photogrammetry

GIS/Surveying Architecture and Integration

AutoCAD Data
Census Data
Data Storage Methods
GIS Architecture
Location Based Services
Mobile Applications
Open Source GIS
Programming
Public Involvement and GIS
Scanning Technology for Data Extraction
Server Technology
Tax Parcel Management and CAMA Integration
Web Applications

GIS/Surveying Program Management & Planning

GIS Strategic Planning
Management
Regional and Urban Planning
Return on Investment (ROI)

GIS/Surveying Projects, Implementations and Strategies

Addressing
Aviation
BIM
Data Collection Technology
Environmental Conservation and Management
Emergency Management and Public Safety
Mobile Applications
Open Source GIS
Programming
Transportation
Transit
Utilities

Land Records/Legal/Surveying

Accuracy and Precision Requirements in Georgia Law
GPS Vertical Accuracy – Ellipsoid and Geoid Accuracy in Georgia
NSPS – CST (Certified Survey Technician) Class and Exam
Positional Error Expressions on Survey Plats
Recent Changes in Georgia Law Affecting Land Surveying
Tax Parcel Management and CAMA Integration

Map Publication Systems and Applications (Cartography)

Basemap Design and Implementation
Web Applications

Breakout session presentations by exhibitors are discouraged unless they are presenting with a client. If an exhibitor would like to showcase their company and products, they must sign up for the Platinum level, which guarantees 30 minutes to highlight their company and products.

Submit here: http://www.geospatialconferencega.com/callforpresentation

Georgia URISA Luncheon – November 2015

November 5, 2015 by rjhale

November 10th 2015 at 11:30

“Going Places with Geospatial Technologies in The Urban Geospatial STEM Academy with Community GIS”

The Urban Geospatial STEM Academy seeks to transform geospatial technology learning in high school students by placing emphasis on fieldwork and collaboration with partnering organizations utilizing the principles of community GIS, a framework designed to explore important social and environmental issues through collaborative partnerships between educators, non-profits, governments, youth, and community members. Academy students use ArcGIS Online and the ArcGIS Collector application to examine prominent urban issues, including social service accessibility and sidewalk quality; green space restoration and tree species; and youth emotions as they explore the built environment. Here, we report on the key learning outcomes of the Academy, present results of the community-based analyses, and reflect on how our high school community GIS educational experiences may be replicated in other urban settings across the United States.

Presenter: Tara Mitchell – Cobb County
Tara Mitchell is The Lead Education Coordinator of the Urban Geospatial STEM Academy. She is a 2014 graduate of Georgia State University with a BA in Psychology and a BA in Sociology with emphasis in Race and Urbanization. She is currently working on a Masters degree in Geosciences at Georgia State University with a concentration in Geography. Tara has worked with several non-profit organizations within the city of Atlanta focusing on homelessness and affordable housing. She has also worked as a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist in a Dekalb County mental health clinic, assisting former homeless individuals with mental illness and those recovering from drug abuse learn social and vocational skills. In her spare time, Tara enjoys working within her community as an advocate for the Washington High School cluster and spending time with her family.