I’m conducting research about technology for urban planning. I’m wondering what technology skills planners working the field would like to acquire that they don’t currently have. What is a mystery such as making your own Google Earth map or perhaps setting up an online community on Facebook? Do you think planning could be better “packaged” to communities through web sites that help facilitate the implementation of a plan? Do you find it difficult to keep up with all the tools available and when to use what? Don’t you think there needs to be a better tool to publish zoning ordinances online, especially for form based codes?
Is it just me or do you think/worry about these things also?
Augmented Reality (AR) technology merges virtual content with the physical world. Mobile devices can combine knowledge of where you are, what you are doing, and what information you need to augment the physical world around you with content for planning, education, and productivity.
There needs to be an easy way to capture what is said, transcribe it into words, and mind map it automatically. This might seem a little far fetched, but there are many time-saving benefits. This could be possible through a linked system using Requal > Evernote > Curio applications. Evernote has an API that syncs with Curio, and Requal can sync with Evernote. However, more research will be required to see if Curio could map something on-the-fly. Curio – Mind Mapping, Brainstorming, and Project Management Software
