Geospatial Database Template for Urban Management in Fez (Morocco)

Abstract

In order to develop an urban GIS of Fez, we began with the scoping and feasibility study of the system. This strategic review has identified the characteristics of the urban areas, their problems, needs and existing potential, both in terms of data, equipment or personnel. This contribution focuses on a conceptual modeling of the geospatial database, the pro- posed template for the system and the quality assurance plan for the project. According to the feasibility study con- ducted during the first phase, the system must have an architecture respecting the intervention of actors in the city. Therefore, the implementation of the system requires an adequate hardware and software platform for optimum opera- tion of the proposed urban GIS. After identifying technical choices, the financing plan of this scenario has been pro- posed. This arrangement is structured in three parts: Hardware, Software and Development/Training.