NOTICE OF MPC WEBSITE CHANGE

In 2009, the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) introduced an Internet-based web mapping application providing public access to digital maps of cases that have gone before the Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission since 1992. The tool provides an interactive, map-based interface to view case boundaries and retrieve case information and staff reports.

The current application can be accessed at here.

The software on which the website was built has become outdated, is no longer compatible with internal systems and is incompatible with many modern browsers. As a result, the website requires redesign to ensure its utility going forward.

As part of the redesign process, MPC staff is evaluating the continued usefulness of providing this service and is considering a range options including:

  1. Developing a new version of the website that generally maintains the functionality that is currently available.
  2. Providing limited map-based access to case boundaries, such as currently MPC active cases, and exclude access to full database of cases and supporting documents.
  3. Discontinuing the service in its entirety and no longer provide map-based access to the MPC cases database.

Note, this evaluation does not include changes to agenda and staff report products currently provided through the MPC website at http://agenda.knoxmpc.org/index.htm.

Beginning, Thursday March 21, 2013 through Monday, April 22, 2013, MPC staff will be accepting comments regarding the options under consideration. Comments should be submitted via email to contact@knoxmpc.orgor by phone to Tim Kuhn at (865) 215-2500. Written comments can be sent to Tim Kuhn, GIS Manager, Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission, 400 Main St., Suite 403, Knoxville, TN 37902.

Posted 03-21-2013. Written by Tim Kuhn