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From: "Scott Grams" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: 2nd Annual PPGIS Conference - Call for Presentations
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:40:51 -0600
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The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) will be
holding a conference from July 20-22, 2003 at Portland State University in
Portland, Oregon on the subject of public participation GIS. Public
Participation GIS (PPGIS) refers to a range of topics raised by the
intersection of community interests and GIS technology. The PPGIS Congress
will bring together participants with a rich diversity of experience.

http://www.urisa.org/PPGIS/ppgis.html

Call for Presentations:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology has demonstrated great value
in empowering citizen organizations and revitalizing communities. The
technology is relatively inexpensive, digital spatial data is increasingly
available and the user interfaces are improving. As its use grows and
evolves, GIS is being used alone or with other information and
communications technologies to improve public knowledge and participation.

Abstracts are being solicited in any of the following presentation
topics/categories
PPGIS Practice, Monitoring, and Evaluation
PPGIS Theory/PPGIScience
Data Issues
Organizations and Institutions (Using and being affected by PPGIS)

We are also accepting submissions for a Project Showcase/Poster Session

All abstract submissions, received by February 7, 2003 will be considered
for the program.

More information and the abstract submission form is available on the URISA
website at:

http://www.urisa.org/PPGIS/ppgis.html

Registration:
Early Registration Rates:
URISA Member: $125; Nonmember: $150
Non-profit group employee/staff: $65 (proof of affiliation required)
Student (Full Time): $65 (proof of affiliation and status required)

Regards,
Meg Merrick
Conference Chair
Portland State University