1. MappingGM: Using mapping for public policy
Chris Pope, GMCA
13th November 2017

2. Why did we build MappingGM?
In 2013 the Local Enterprise Partnership wanted to understand why developers were not building in Greater Manchester
The main barrier was information:
How can developers make better decisions about where to build?
How can we bring together and open up data from multiple organisations?
Built MappingGM with funding from the Cabinet Office – Salford City Council appointed after a bidding process.

3. Where do we get data from?
MappingGM
Local authority open data
(varied formats)
Non-open local authority data
(working with LAs)
National agency operational / asset data
National databases
(e.g. GIAS, ePIMS)
Community. voluntary and non-profit sectors
Private sector data
(205 files; 9GB)
Originally, data came largely from the local authorities and private sector. Since then, we have focused more on national datasets, reducing repeat requests to local authorities. We aim to identify datasets that are likely to be used wider.

4. From open data to analytics…
Positive feedback and good usage of the site with developers and public sector
Engaging citizens through the GMSF
Online open Call for Sites map
Visualising Consultation proposals
Analysing responses to a Call for Sites
Using existing data
Making the process more consistent
But just visualising data doesn’t show us everything we need. As part of the GMSF, a consistent analytical piece was required to ensure that analysis was conducted across the board. This supports the development of public policy.

5. Our goals for MappingGM
We want to…
We DO NOT want to…
Add value
Use up capacity on accessing or sourcing low-value data
Complement existing systems
Replace existing systems
Access existing data
Create new data or become a data repository
Reduce repeat requests for mapped data across Greater Manchester
Make something unusable or unworkable
Provide analytical insight
Just add in any old data
Our aims are simple: we do not aim to be a data repository, but a data user. In this way, we can focus on using online mapping to support

6. Local, Open, Spatial, Strategic
A request to you
Speak to us:
Request access
Feedback on what works and what doesn’t
Ask us about our experience
Inform us about your own work
Keep us apprised about datasets you may be releasing
Request new datasets to be used
REMEMBER: Would we be at a LOSS without the data you are requesting?
Local, Open, Spatial, Strategic

7. Thank you Chris Pope, Spatial Data Analytics ManagerE: W: