By delivering accurate, up-to-date information, GIS empowers local governments to make informed decisions, says Vuyo Mazabane, client consultant at AfriGIS.
How GIS is transforming municipal property management Johannesburg, 30 Jul 2024Geographic information systems technology is revolutionising municipal property management globally. By delivering accurate, up-to-date information, GIS empowers local governments to make informed decisions.
For example, mapping technology allows municipalities to locate informal settlements on state-owned land and strategically plan their conversion into organised residential zones. This improves living conditions for residents and helps municipalities fulfil their service delivery mandates. For instance, when a resident inherits a property without a title deed, the billing remains in the deceased owner's name. This complicates the municipality's ability to collect rates and taxes, impacting both revenue collection and infrastructure planning. Accurate property records are necessary for planning and maintaining roads, utilities and other services.
For instance, the government can use mapping technology to identify under-utilised state-owned buildings and repurpose them for public use. This could include converting vacant buildings into affordable housing, community centres or other public facilities.
Municipal Property Management Vuyo Mazabane Afrigis Geographic Information Systems State-Owned Land Infrastructure Planning Title Deeds Mapping Technology
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