Suwon's Roads, Buildings and Other Spatial Information Now Viewable Through Internet

Suwon will soon be able to view all spatial information such as roads and buildings in three-dimensional images through the internet and other channels.

Suwon announced on the 11th that it is currently undertaking a "3D National Spatial Information Database Construction Project" by investing 280 million won (with 50% each from national and municipal budgets) to build stereoscopic information on terrain and facilities in order to provide essential spatial information needed to strengthen regional competitiveness.

This project involves converting the Geographic Information System (GIS), which has been operated in two-dimensional form as a flat structure, into three-dimensional format that incorporates height, color, and texture. The city will first establish elevation data and orthographic image maps for the entire Suwon area of 121㎢. Based on this, the city is constructing a database of 37 items including roads, railroads, buildings, and cultural properties in the urban area of approximately 71㎢.

When the project is completed by November this year, it is expected to be actively utilized as basic data necessary for promoting various projects.