GEO RĪGA team shares experience with Tallinn GIS specialists

On June 5, the GEO RĪGA team met with the Tallinn GIS team to exchange experience on the development and integration of geographic information systems (GIS) into municipal processes. During the meeting, the GEO RĪGA team presented the development path of Riga GIS - from the first ideas and stages of system creation to a modern and widely used platform. The most important development stages, main achievements, as well as challenges and obstacles overcome during the creation and improvement of the system were discussed. The participants gained insight into the GEO RĪGA infrastructure approach, system management principles and practical solutions that have helped to gradually develop the GIS ecosystem. Issues regarding the organization of user training, system implementation in the organization and long-term development planning were also discussed. During the meeting, several practical examples and solution demonstrations were demonstrated, as well as important aspects that should be paid attention to when creating and maintaining a municipal GIS were discussed. The Tallinn GIS team also shared its experience and perspective, creating a valuable discussion about the past experience of both cities and future development directions. The Tallinn team initiated the meeting, showing interest in the experience of GEO RĪGA and the desire to learn about the principles of creating and developing a successful GIS system. The GEO RĪGA team is pleased and honored that its accumulated experience and invested work can serve as inspiration and practical support for municipalities in other countries as well, developing their own geospatial solutions.