The report describes potential applications of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis by HUDโs Office of Policy Development and Research for understanding housing needs, addressing broader issues of urban poverty and community development, and improving access to information and s
Analyzing Urban Poverty: GIS for the Developing World
โ Scribed by Rosario Giusti de Perez; Ramon Perez
- Publisher
- Esri Press
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 149
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Subjects
Urban poor. ; Squatter settlements. ; Geographic information systems.
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