Hi Phillip, Thanks for reviewing GIS redistricting software. What struck me as intersting was your comment "...Maptitude does have its weaknesses from a GIS standpoint...". I was wondering if you could elaborate on that (with examples you have encountered) and how other software might do the job better? Regards, Rudy B.
On 5/24/05, Phillip Chonigman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While no system is perfect, Maptitude for Redistricting is head-and- > shoulders above the rest when it comes to GIS legislative > redistricting projects. > > I worked as a freelance consultant throughout New York State from > 2001 > through last year, focusing primarily on redistricting contracts - at > all levels from Town Council to Congressional districts. I started > by > evaluating the various GIS packages and quickly found that Maptitude > had the best integration of tools available for redistricting. As I > say, nothing is ever easy or perfect, and Maptitude does have its > weaknesses from a GIS standpoint, but it's second-to-none on > redistricting. > > It's hard to "discuss examples or problems" without knowing the > specific environment in which you plan to use it. Tell us a bit more > about what you're specifically looking to do and your major concerns > and I might be able to address it better. Hope this helps. > > Phillip Chonigman > > > > --- In [email protected], "mcdtxgirl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I would like to discuss how well maptitude really works in > redrawing > > state legislative districts. I'd specifically like to discuss > examples > > or problems. > > > > ________________________________ > Yahoo! Groups Links > > To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Maptitude/ > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> What would our lives be like without music, dance, and theater? Donate or volunteer in the arts today at Network for Good! http://us.click.yahoo.com/TzSHvD/SOnJAA/79vVAA/C5grlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Maptitude/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
