FOSS4G NA 2024 - Open Source in US Census Bureau Geographic Update Applications - Emily Vratarich

Project Geospatial

The presentation discusses the Geographic Update Partnership Software (GUPS) used by the U.S. Census Bureau, which leverages open-source tools to streamline geospatial data updates. The software, developed on QGIS since 2015, enhances collaboration with local governments, allowing automated and manual updates of geographic features. A demo showcases user-friendly tools for boundary adjustments, aiming to replace traditional paper methods. Highlights 🌍 GUPS enhances geographic data updates at the Census Bureau using open-source software. 🛠️ Developed on QGIS, it offers a no-cost solution for local government partners. 🔄 Features real-time collaboration and online accessibility, eliminating software downloads. ⚙️ Integrates powerful tools for automated and manual change creation. ☁️ GUPS Web is a cloud-native application, improving scalability and processing. 🔒 Open-source allows for security enhancements and community support. 📅 Plans to expand functionalities for various Census programs through 2030. For more content like this check out www.projectgeospatial.com #OpenSource #Geospatial #CensusBureau #GIS #GUPS #DataManagement #Innovation