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GIS services are conducive to urban development. They provide useful inputs that can be very helpful in calculating demographic behavior, regional growth, consumer trends, resource locations, utility mapping etc. GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and more importantly, the concept of municipal GIS, are very important to bring about development in a region at the grass-root level. The service uses GPS (Global Positioning Systems) and data conversion software to accumulate and analyze data from resources like satellite imageries and surveys. The data is organized, combined and represented in the form of dynamic maps and interactive 2D, 3D models for comprehensive study.

Rapid strides in innovative methods of data collection and remote sensing have made it convenient for GIS services to expand its reach on every conceivable sector in the industry. However, there has to be a correct methodology to be used in applying the GIS mapping technology so that companies can use it profitably and cost effectively. GIS services help companies to make the best use of this technology to get accurate results.

Municipalities which are focused on increasing the infrastructure quality of towns or cities should make use of GIS services. Municipal GIS is a positive initiative conducive to urban planning and infrastructure development in crucial areas like roads, bridges, railway lines, drainage systems. Natural disasters like flooding causes immense havoc due to poor drainage system. Municipal GIS does accurate mapping of the current infrastructure and develops GIS applications that can help in comprehensive site analysis, preparing site reports and taking corrective action to improve the infrastructure and take necessary steps in times of crisis in a more effective manner.

GIS services can also help in improving public transportation and better commuting. The government is coming up with transportation projects that will be GPS enabled, so that there is much lesser traffic congestion, problems with route navigation and emergencies. Municipal GIS will also help in streamlining collection of dues and arrears by municipal bodies for property tax, utility and civil services. It is also a boon for vital sectors like education and health care. GIS can help analyze and plan for the development of educational centers in a particular location. Municipal GIS will be able to segment the market better in terms of the demand for health products in particular areas.

Municipal GIS is no doubt, effective for town planning, traffic management, regularization of property tax, water tax, sewer tax etc. The process will bring in computerization in the municipality sector, which is known to rely on the pen and paper method or obsolete data collection methods for computing finances. In the whole scenario, we can conclude that GIS services are very important in mapping and evaluating crucial data that can really benefit the development of our location. Relevant authorities should take note of the immense scope of municipality GIS programs and devise programs that increase the worth of their city.