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Cycling the Erie Canal Web Map A case study in leveraging your networks and connectionsPresented by:Josh D Pierro fountains spatial, inc.Schenectady, New York SUNY ALBANYGIS DAY 2007: 

Cycling the Erie Canal Web Map A case study in leveraging your networks and connections Presented by: Josh D Pierro fountains spatial, inc. Schenectady, New York SUNY ALBANY GIS DAY 2007

Presentation Format: 

Presentation Format Introductions Utilizing your networks Application demonstration Closing thoughts

fountains spatial, inc.: 

fountains spatial, inc. FSI is a full service geographic information system (GIS) consulting firm from Schenectady, NY. We provide core services such as; data development, GIS needs analysis, system design, application development, internet GIS hosting, custom mapping, and more.

Project Overview: 

Project Overview The Cycling the Erie Canal Web Map is an interactive web map of the Erie Canalway trail and its environs, which is being developed with ESRI’s ArcGIS Server. It is being developed for Parks and Trails New York (PTNY), a non-profit advocacy group that works for the protection and creation of parks statewide.

Project Overview (continued): 

Project Overview (continued) In 2004, PTNY published Cycling the Erie Canal – A guide to 400 miles of adventure and history along the Erie Canalway Trail. This guidebook provides detailed maps and information about attractions, lodging and other services that can be found within the immediate proximity of the Erie Canalway Trail.

Project Overview (continued): 

Project Overview (continued) PTNY wanted to leverage GIS and web technology to enhance the current version of the guide and bring it to a larger audience. They envisioned an interactive on-line gateway, where users can investigate the environs of, and plan trips to, the Canalway Trail. This resource would be meant to promote and compliment the current guide. Basically, they wanted to put the guidebook on the web

My Network: 

My Network Served as an intern at PTNY in 2004 Assisted in research for and writing guide book Assistant Ride Director for the Cycling the Erie Canal bike tour Freelance web development for PTNY in 2005

My Network (continued): 

My Network (continued) Approached by PTNY executive director in spring of 2007 Discussed project with FSI senior management Went through RFP process (project was grant funded) Awarded project in Summer of 2007 “Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) is seeking qualified firms for the development and hosting of a Cycling the Erie Canal website – an interactive, on-line gateway for cyclists and other outdoor visitors to the Erie Canalway Trail” CTEC Web Map RFP

So What???: 

So What??? Established working relationship with the client PTNY Freelance work Familiarity with the project Content of cycling guide CTEC databases Mission of PTNY FSI expertise with GIS Technology “My Networks” served as an advantage, and “closed the deal”

Application Overview: 

Application Overview The Cycling the Erie Canal Web Map is being built with ArcGIS Server, which is the latest solution for building web based GIS applications from ESRI.

Application Overview (continued): 

Application Overview (continued) ArcGIS server offers unparalleled out-of-the-box functionality for building web-based GIS applications, which are driven by ArcMap documents (mxd’s). The CTEC Web Map is, however, a custom application built with the Microsoft .Net environment.

Application Demonstration: 

Application Demonstration http://www.spatialwebhost.com/cyclingeriecanal/ http://www.maphost.com/milford/main.asp

Closing Thoughts: 

Closing Thoughts Say no to drugs Get experience Internships/jobs Utilize your resources Hardware/software listservs Peers Meet people Conferences User groups Leverage your networks