A bird’s eye view of my village – Developing participatory geospatial methodology for local level land use planning in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania

• DOI: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2019.103596
• Publication Date: 2019-06-27T17:29:30Z
• Authors: Salla Eilola; Niina Käyhkö; Andrew Ferdinands; Nora Fagerholm
• Keywords: Participatory GIS; Deliberation; Participatory planning; Spatial Planning

Despite the large number of participatory mapping and geographical information system (PGIS) applications developed since 1990s, few studies have utilized in formal planning processes. Evidence is needed regarding their practical applicability rural land use Global South effectiveness decision-making In this paper, we present methodology that co-developed for official village processes Tanzania assess method's influence on spatial data quality as well deliberation understanding learning among participants. We describe 11 literature-based criteria integrating into them our assessment. The assessment includes analysis plan (VLUP) maps observations interviews group discussions with participants facilitators process. show method georeferenced images a powerful tool to capture local knowledge from wide range stakeholders increase confidence planning. As visual aid, image supports detailed examination landscape, enhancing about landscape. Apart generating data, geospatial capacity participants, which important