The Simplification of VanMap: A New Generation (Jonathan Mark)

The City of Vancouver introduced VanMap to its staff in 1999 and to the public in 2001.  The applications are very data intensive with hundreds of data layers and much functionality.  While these applications work well for the more intense user, they work less well for the casual and infrequent user.

This presentation focuses on applications and enhancements the City has done to make it easier for the user while still also maintaining the traditional VanMap applications.  In particular, we will discuss and demonstrate:

• VanMapLite (simplified cross-platform raster version)
• The Road Ahead (single purpose VanMap application)
• The citywire address search and Reportal (no maps required; staff only)
• Disability Parking (single purpose VanMap application)
• Host City VanMap (fewer layers, very familiar interface)

Through the discussion and demonstrations, we will show different approaches to making GIS easier to use.