The Public Geoportal is a modern web application that allows users to view, analyze, and interact with geospatial data. It acts as a bridge between open data, innovative technology, and the public, promoting transparency, awareness, and effective urban management.
Challenges
Building the geoportal came with several key challenges:
- Fragmented geodata spread across multiple agencies.
- Lack of unified metadata standards.
- Low digital readiness among users and limited culture of open data.
- The need to handle large volumes of data with fast visualization and performance.
Strategy
The team focused on four strategic pillars:
- Innovation — integration of both vector and raster data, support for WebGIS APIs, and responsive UI design.
- User-centricity — intuitive interface, search and filtering options, and thematic maps across domains (infrastructure, transport, environment).
- Openness — adherence to OGC standards, public APIs, and integration with open datasets.
- Partnerships — collaboration with local government, educational institutions, and civil society organizations.
Execution
The platform was developed in stages:
- Auditing and structuring existing datasets into layers.
- Deploying cloud infrastructure for data storage and processing.
- Developing visualization modules (maps, dashboards, analytics).
- Conducting training for municipal staff and the local community.
- Continuously collecting feedback and releasing feature updates.
Results
Over 30 thematic layers published, including address registry, educational facilities, green zones, healthcare institutions, and parking.
Daily traffic exceeds 1,000 unique visitors, including residents, journalists, and civil servants.
The geoportal became a key source of open data for third-party developers and analysts.
The platform earned awards for digital innovation at regional civic tech forums.
Conclusion
The geoportal is more than just a technical platform — it’s a driver of change, enabling the city to become more transparent, intelligent, and people-focused. This story proves that with a clear vision, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to innovation, even the most complex challenges can be turned into transformative success.