The National Spatial Data Infrastructure Strategic Plan for 2025-2035 sets out a comprehensive roadmap to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in the realm of geospatial data management and utilization. These challenges are being addressed under 3 pillars: establishing inclusive national governance, filling data gaps and leveraging new and impactful technologies, and developing a skilled workforce.
The SDI Strategic Plan provides a framework for individuals, organizations, and sectors to utilize when developing the specific actions they plan to take to achieve the plan’s goals and objectives. These specific actions, documented by each sector will become part of the collaborative implementation of the nation’s NSDI.
The NSDI will deliver a seamlessly interconnected national geospatial ecosystem, that in turn connects to a larger global geospatial ecosystem. The NSDI will help deliver actionable insights to address local, regional, national, and global challenges across the terrestrial, maritime, and space domains. Participants include Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments as well as the private sector, including private industry, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations.
Benefits to Local Communities
The modernization of the NSDI offers transformative benefits to local communities, enabling governments, organizations, and individuals to make data-driven decisions, enhance services, and foster collaboration across various sectors
Enhanced Public Services
- Efficient Operations: Integrates geospatial data into municipal and regional services such as emergency response, urban planning, and infrastructure maintenance, improving service delivery and resource allocation.
- Citizen Engagement: Transparent access to geospatial data fosters trust, encourages community participation, and empowers individuals to make informed decisions.
Improved Data Management
- Seamless Data Sharing: Facilitates efficient exchange of information across departments and agencies, reducing duplication and inconsistencies.
- Cost Savings: Shared resources and cloud-based solutions minimize the need for expensive infrastructure investments, optimizing budgets.
