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of a library . Another example is based on land use trends ; research shows that land development occurs in urban peripheries where land ownership is private and access to existing infrastructure already exists . Target areas for storm water mitigation and conservation easements can be planned in specific areas prior to population increases and F expansion of service infrastructure (e .g . , water, sewer, electric, etc . ) . It is evident that GIS technology with its sophisticated spatial analysis capabilities should be utilized extensively for the analysis , prediction , and future planning of services and facilities . GIS is the appropriate tool for planning in terms of calculating ( or calibrating ) existing patronage and forecasting future patronage . GIS should be used to accomplish the following tasks : • Create Demographic Profiles • Create dynamic and changing service areas • Identify new locations for facilities • Predict patterns in land use • Identify, assess , and target " gap " areas GIS can also be used as an effective planning and development tool for telecommunications infrastructure . The Telecommunications Division currently utilizes GIS to map and track County telecommunication assets and infrastructure . As the County ' s facilities and grounds continue to expand in both the short term and long term , and as technological platforms emerge , the Division should continue to utilize GIS for network development , maintenance coordination , and expansion plans. .. c w X11 tr� o l ¢ o �Ia .- z 14 w, _ c- S 5: �• a` 8 K 4 - *L, min 1 � m N`j j r / r A network backbone visualized in a GIS interface allows for planning, maintenance, " management, and development of a robust and efficient network 126 GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter I - Departmental GIS Needs Assessment