The Information and Planning Services Division provides technical planning data and analyses to the Office of Planning staff, the Planning Board, and other agencies. The division provides two core services:

• GIS/Information Systems; and
• Capital Programming.
  

GIS/Information Systems 

Using computerized information systems, including the County's geographic information system (GIS), division staff are responsible for creating and maintaining a number of planning databases, including land use, zoning, and historic properties. The GIS mapping capability allows the data to be analyzed and displayed graphically for use in planning studies and presentations to the public.

The division also maintains the office's computer network and provides computer support to the other divisions of the office.

Capital Programming

The Capital Improvement Program is a six-year plan, updated annually, guiding the construction and maintenance of public facilities such as roads, parks, and schools.  Working closely with other County agencies, division staff assist the Planning Board in the preparation of its recommended Capital Budget and Program. The County Executive uses these recommendations to prepare the Capital Budget and Program that is presented to the County Council for approval.   

Revised January 25, 2007