holis gis update
DESCRIPTION
HIGICC Luncheon Speaker Series 11/13/2008 Jon Hodge, CCH-DPP John Higuchi, BEITRANSCRIPT
HoLIS Web SiteCity and County of Honolulu
Upgrading to ArcGIS 9.2 and fulfilling Federal Requirements
Topics to Discuss
1. Project Goal 2. Project Background3. Project Objectives4. How do we execute
Topics to Discuss
5. Who is BEI Hawaii?6. Project Goal7. Functional Requirements8. Technology Platform9. DEMO (screenshots)10. Lesson Learned11. Where do we go from here?
Who is BEI ConsultingWe are consultants that bring expertise to your organization.
Assess ChallengesPursue OpportunitiesMobilize the right resourceManage project risk
Core Competencies:Program and Project ManagementAssist in defining Functional RequirementsERP ConsultingApplication DevelopmentGIS Application Developer
BEI Team
Lead Consultant: John Higuchi, PMP• 10 + years in Project Management in IT projects. Hawaiian
Airlines, Title Guaranty, City & County of Honolulu and Federal telemedicine projects. Certified PMP from 2005.
Developer: Robert Dolormente• Robert has significant experience as a database administrator and
software development manager.
The Development team that had design and built the original GIS Map Service for the City (circa 2001)
ArcIMS
3.1
Sharing Session
Two Mission Critical Recommendations
1. Guidance and Principles for Development
2. Treat it as a project. (start and end)
In a nut shell
FastGoodCheap
Pick any two!
Guiding Rules & Principles
• 3 second rule• KISS Rule• Less think• Who are you speaking to (target
audience)
Rules & Principle in Use3 Second ruleKISSLess ThinkTarget audience is clear
Project Management Guidance
• Manage by deliverables
• Establish a Start and End date
• Follow a process– Define, Plan,
Implement, Control, and Close
Project Goal
Project Goal
The project goal is to design, build, and implement a GIS Web publishing system to deliver maps, data, and metadata to users on the Web based upon ERSI ArcGIS/ArcSDE 9.2 Server that complies with Federal USGS and FGDC standards.
Target Audience• Checking on building permits • Project research, permit tracking. • Find landowner info to gain access to property. • TMK for permits• To download and print maps with tax map key information to submit
along with my building permit application. • obtain or confirm ownership, assessed values and land use
designations such as zoning, height limit, SMA status, SLU and flood zone. This is often the source of preliminary informationregarding census tract and existing improvement data such as year built and gross floor area. Under the old site, we also regularly use the tabs for obtaining the zoning map, flood zone, and utilties(sewer).
• Locating flood boundaries and elevations, flood zone, if property is in an ohana zone, verifying sewer lateral location, locating other infrastructure, general street widths, identify general topography of site, etc.
What are the Functional Requirements?
Functional Requirements• Software upgrade requirements • Map Publishing functions • Data Update/Maintenance work flows and operations • Data Download demands and functions • Raster imagery integration • TMK Relationships (multiple record display and query) • Google/Virtual Earth Functionality • GIS Server Configuration• Metadata Standards to be reviewed include, but are not limited to, are:
– Roads & Structures – Existing layer of the map services– Cadastre – Existing layer of the map services– Utility – Existing layer of the map services
• Web Service Linkages/Connectivity - BEI will establish a Web Service Linkage/connectivity between the proposed online map service andUSGS. It will supply the layer and metadata as listed in their USGS Best Practice Data Model – Structures document.
• National Grid conformance/referencing • Geospatial One Stop
Federal Requirements
• Data sharing with Federal agencies –DHS, FEMA, and USGS
• (USGS) Read-only direct access to The City’s ArcSDE online database– Initial upload– Ongoing/updates to database– Automating the pull of data
• National Grid
USGS Requirements
• Goal of the National Map is to have consistent and current data within a centralized database, hopefully automated
• Structure Data – Homeland Security– Hospitals– Clinics– Fire and Police Stations
Federal Requirements
Geospatial one stopgeodata.gov is a web-based portal for one-stop access to maps, data and other geospatial services that will simplify the ability of all levels of government and citizens to find geospatial data and learn more about geospatial projects underway.
Technology Platform
Technology PlatformHardware ListWeb Server• Dell Quad Core Xeon Processor X53552x4MB Cache, 2.66GHz, 1333MHz
FSB, PE2950, 4GB 667MHz RAM• 438 GB Hard Drive Storage
Database Server• Dell Quad Core Xeon Processor X53552x4MB Cache, 2.66GHz, 1333MHz
FSB, PE2950, 4GB 667MHz (4X1GB)• 876 GB Hard Drive Storage
FTP Server• Dell Quad Core Xeon Processor X53552x4MB Cache, 2.66GHz, 1333MHz
FSB, PE2950, 4GB 667MHz (4X1GB)• 1.8 TB Hard Drive Storage
Scalable Web Servers
Firewall
WWW
Database ServerWeb Server
FTP Server
Public Website
Map Web
Service
Website access Geospatial data via web service
SDE Database
Storing Geospatial
Data
Map Web Service accesses data stored on Database Server
Website links to shape files stored on FTPServerGIS
City & County of HonoluluHoLIS Web Site
November 13, 2008
BEI HawaiiBEI ConsultingJohn Higuchi, PMPNovember 13, 2008
Technology Platform
WebDataGIS
WebServerGISMicrosoft Windows Server 2003
ESRI ArcGIS Server 9.2
ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 9.2
`
USGS
`
Public Users
`
C&C Users
Administer Website
Access Geospatial Data
FTPServerGIS
Administer Geospatial
Data
Access Public Website
Administer FTP Data
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
ESRI ArcSDE 9.2Access and download
shape files
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Static Demo
Show me!
“Out of the box”
Customizations
• Tool Bars (3)• Tasks
• Grid Results
Customizations
Plat Map
Tax Parcel
Improved Map Printing
Improved Map Printing
Tasks
Working with Imagery
Map Detail
Working with Layers
Lessons Learned
• Be Flexible• Joint Collaboration with ESRI & City• Upgrading to 9.3 is necessary• Balance between Data Feast or Famine =
Enriched Application or Performance
Lessons Learned
Tweaking the Map for optimal performance
Lessons Learned1. With adequate hardware and bandwidth, optimizing
the database, layers and cartography is more important than limiting content to ensure adequate performance.
2. If many layers, organizing content (hidden or within groups/tabs) is highly recommended.
3. Probably better to produce many focused map services with a specific purpose and targeted audience rather than an all purpose mapping site for everyone (Zoning, Parks, Flood, etc)
Lessons Learned1. With adequate hardware and bandwidth, optimizing the
database, layers and cartography is more important than limiting content to ensure adequate performance.
Use simple optimized symbology (ESRI Optimized style)
Use Static annotation with scale dependant anno classes in single layer
Combine points into single layer, use multi part, generalize geometry
Cache large static layers (contours) and imagery (ArcSDE may be better)
Use simple feature classes (limit feature dataset overhead) and reduce fields
Create joins in the db or programmatically, not in map document
Check spatial indexing after importing data (“Recalulate”) and index columns
Run Analyze on the database regularly (ArcSDE)
Ensure adequate connections in Arcsde for the socs (instances X 2)
Ensure adequate number of instances on the map service for the expected traffic and functionality (geoprocessing)
Lessons Learned1. With adequate hardware and infrastructure, optimizing the database, layers and
cartography is more important than limiting content to ensure adequate
performance.
2. If many layers, organizing content (hidden or within groups/tabs) is highly recommended.
3. Probably better to produce many focused map services with a specific purpose and targeted audience rather than an all purpose mapping site (Zoning, Parks, Flood)
Group into topic categories
Use expandable drill down or tabs
consistent between Arc Catalog, Data Catalog listing and Groups in Map Doc TOC (facilitates recall and browsing)
ISO 19115 Topic Category or “Theme Codes”
Lessons Learned1. With adequate hardware and infrastructure, optimizing the database, layers and
cartography is more important than limiting content to ensure adequate performance.
2. Organizing content (hidden or within groups/tabs) is highly recommended.
3. Probably better to produce many focused map services with a specific purpose and targeted audience rather than an all purpose mapping site (Zoning, Parks, Flood)
Streamlined functionality
More user friendly
Cityview 9.2 = > 100 layers
Public GIS WebSite = 66
BEI: Mastered the technology
• Mashups: bring in other services• Add your own layers from the data catalog• Save your own bookmarks (My Places)• Post My Places on Google? (write out KMZ file)• Redlining and Notes (potholes, identify errors in data)• 3D Application• Replication• Ability to add this service to ArcMap or Arc Explorer
--Adapted functionality on the old site to the new--Many improvements in data display and functionalityNow what?
Potential Applications• Questions to ask of the map service---based on
your address
• General-– show me nearest bus stop– what school district am I in– what voter precinct– closest freeway access (on/off ramp)– nearest life guarded beach– what neighborhood board, council district– Closest recycling stations– Recycling, green and waste pickup days– points of interest (physical/cultural landmarks)– city halls and other government offices– Businesses (banks, grocery store, pharmacy,
theaters)– Special Events (farmers markets)– Senior resources (senior centers, golden diners,
senior fitness)
Emergency:closest hospital/clinic (how do I get there)Am i in an evacuation zonewhat my designated shelter Closest police or fire stationBeaches with lifeguard towersBeach access right of ways
Other:Routing/Directions (ESRI Web Service?)Save your place of interest (poi)Share your poiRedliningDownload location to Google KML
Other Examples:
Thinking outside the Box3D Viewer: Buildings, Planning
Use of Google Earth:
– Responsive performance during peak time– Scalability to large numbers of users – Familiar and intuitive user interface – Easy to integrate to sophisticated back-end spatial
processing and data validation – Existing GIS software can direct processed data to the
intuitive public mapping API – Easy to keep up with technology advances (Google Earth
and Virtual Earth advance full version)
– Ability to easily integrate existing GIS web services
Future: Better DocumentationSearchable GIS Data catalog: Keyword/AlphabetizedUsing Metadata services?
Future: Better Documentation
Have a Good Web Presence
Status of Documentation and Data Transfer
• Metadata 98% complete, Data Dictionary 98%;
• Holis Website under revision• Data Transfer: nightly transfer within days
(month old)• FTP Shape file repository: not yet
refreshed (several months old)
Original
Data Dictionary
• Descriptive• Useful information• References• Download Shapefile• Download ArcGIS Layer file (lyr) (work in
progress)
Example: Chicago Maps
Where do we stand
Where do we stand?
• Launched as Beta on September 2, 2008• Currently gathering user feedback• Web Site Statistics
– Oct. 10, 2008 – Nov. 9, 2008– 6,175 Visits or 199.19 Visits/Day Avg
Where do we stand?
“…Very satisfied with their overall performance on this and other projects. They are able to adapt/integrate new technologies as they become available, set goals and reach milestones yet are able to be flexible when the situation requires it.
Jon HodgeGIS Analyst
City and County of Honolulu
Where do we stand?
“The City and County of Honolulu’s Web Service is way ahead of the curve nationally.”
Paul WieseNational Vector Program Coordinator
United States Geological Survey
Where to now?
Future Enhancements• Upgrade to 9.3.• Define specific map services geared to unique
users.• Overlay your own data with the GIS Layers
using this service with ArcGIS Explorer or Arc Reader
• More functionality, better printing• 3D functionality• More imagery• Streamlined services• My Places
Preview
Thanks to:Henry WolterHenry Wolter
USGS Geospatial Liaison for Hawaii, Pacific Basin IslandsUSGS Geospatial Liaison for Hawaii, Pacific Basin IslandsNSDI Partnership OfficeNSDI Partnership Office
677 Ala 677 Ala MoanaMoana Blvd, Suite 415Blvd, Suite 415Honolulu, HI 96813Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808Phone: 808--587587--24092409EE--mail: mail: [email protected]@usgs.gov
Ken SchmidtKen SchmidtGIS AdministratorGIS Administrator
Honolulu Land Information SystemHonolulu Land Information SystemCity and County of HonoluluCity and County of Honolulu
808808--768768--80578057EE--mail: mail: kschmidtkschmidt@@honoluluhonolulu..govgov
Links
• City and County of Honolulu HoLIS Map Service– http://www.honoluludpp.org/gis
• The National Map - The Nation's topographic map for the 21st century– http://nationalmap.usgs.gov
• BEI Hawaii– http://www.beiconsultants.com