Comparison of open data portals in the context of the national urban guide: The cases of Turkey and France

Buse Türkoğlu Erbaş; Özge Yalçıner Ercoşkun

Article Details

Comparison of open data portals in the context of the national urban guide: The cases of Turkey and France

Authors:

Buse Türkoğlu Erbaş | Özge Yalçıner Ercoşkun

Publisher:

Yozgat Bozok University

Main Topics:

Mimari Tasarım | Planlamada Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri (CBS)

Journal:

Bozok Journal of Engineering and Architecture Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.104-116

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001341085

pISSN:

3023-4298

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Abstract:

 This research aims to analyze the functionality of open data in geographic information systems GIS and planning practices by comparing national-scale urban navigation applications with transparent data platforms in Turkey and France. The Géoportail platform, launched in France in 2006, was designed in partnership with the French National Geographic Institute IGN and the Institute for Geostrategic Research BRGM, providing users with multi-layered data access and dynamic GIS tools. Turkeys Cloud-Based Urban Management System BKBS, on the other hand, was implemented in 2015 and optimized to enhance municipalities urban data management capacities. While the French Géoportail stands out with its rich data repository and intuitive GIS interface, the Turkish BKBS offers integration into planning processes with its city guide components tailored to the operational needs of local administrations. The comparative analysis of the two countries data platforms and urban digital tools highlights the role of open data policies in decision support mechanisms and proposes methodological improvement suggestions for the development of both systems.

 This research aims to analyze the functionality of open data in geographic information systems GIS and planning practices by comparing national-scale urban navigation applications with transparent data platforms in Turkey and France. The Géoportail platform, launched in France in 2006, was designed in partnership with the French National Geographic Institute IGN and the Institute for Geostrategic Research BRGM, providing users with multi-layered data access and dynamic GIS tools. Turkeys Cloud-Based Urban Management System BKBS, on the other hand, was implemented in 2015 and optimized to enhance municipalities urban data management capacities. While the French Géoportail stands out with its rich data repository and intuitive GIS interface, the Turkish BKBS offers integration into planning processes with its city guide components tailored to the operational needs of local administrations. The comparative analysis of the two countries data platforms and urban digital tools highlights the role of open data policies in decision support mechanisms and proposes methodological improvement suggestions for the development of both systems.

 This research aims to analyze the functionality of open data in geographic information systems GIS and planning practices by comparing national-scale urban navigation applications with transparent data platforms in Turkey and France. The Géoportail platform, launched in France in 2006, was designed in partnership with the French National Geographic Institute IGN and the Institute for Geostrategic Research BRGM, providing users with multi-layered data access and dynamic GIS tools. Turkeys Cloud-Based Urban Management System BKBS, on the other hand, was implemented in 2015 and optimized to enhance municipalities urban data management capacities. While the French Géoportail stands out with its rich data repository and intuitive GIS interface, the Turkish BKBS offers integration into planning processes with its city guide components tailored to the operational needs of local administrations. The comparative analysis of the two countries data platforms and urban digital tools highlights the role of open data policies in decision support mechanisms and proposes methodological improvement suggestions for the development of both systems.

 Bu araştırma, Türkiye ve Fransanın şeffaf veri platformlarıyla ulusal ölçekli kentsel navigasyon uygulamalarını mukayese ederek, açık verilerin coğrafi bilgi sistemleri CBS ve planlama pratiklerindeki işlevselliğini analiz etmeyi hedeflemektedir. Fransada 2006da hizmete giren Géoportail platformu, Fransa Ulusal Coğrafya Kurumu IGN ve Jeo-stratejik Araştırmalar Enstitüsü BRGM ortaklığında tasarlanmış olup kullanıcılara çok katmanlı veri erişimi ve dinamik CBS araçları sağlamaktadır. Türkiyedeki Bulut Tabanlı Kent Yönetim Sistemi BKBS ise 2015te hayata geçirilmiş ve belediyelerin kentsel veri yönetim kapasitelerini artırmak üzere optimize edilmiştir. Fransız Géoportail, zengin veri havuzu ve sezgisel CBS arayüzüyle öne çıkarken; Türk BKBS, yerel yönetimlerin operasyonel ihtiyaçlarına özelleşmiş kent rehberi bileşenleriyle planlama süreçlerine entegrasyon sunmaktadır. İki ülkenin veri platformları ve kentsel dijital araçlarının karşılaştırmalı analizi, açık veri politikalarının karar destek mekanizmalarındaki rolünü vurgulamakta, her iki sistemin gelişimine yönelik metodolojik iyileştirme önerileri getirmektedir.

Article Details

Comparison of open data portals in the context of the national urban guide: The cases of Turkey and France

Authors:

Buse Türkoğlu Erbaş | Özge Yalçıner Ercoşkun

Publisher:

Yozgat Bozok University

Main Topics:

Mimari Tasarım | Planlamada Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri (CBS)

Journal:

Bozok Journal of Engineering and Architecture Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.104-116

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001341085

pISSN:

3023-4298

Open Data Portals

National Urban Guide Mobile Application

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Urban and Regional Planning

French Geoportal PlatformAçık Veri Portalları

Ulusal Kent Rehberi Mobil Uygulaması

Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri

Şehir Bölge Planlama

Fransız Geoportail Platformu

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Article Details

Authors: Buse Türkoğlu Erbaş | Özge Yalçıner Ercoşkun

Publisher: Yozgat Bozok University

Main Topics: Mimari Tasarım | Planlamada Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri (CBS)

Journal: Bozok Journal of Engineering and Architecture Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.104-116

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001341085

pISSN: 3023-4298

Issues

Authors:

Buse Türkoğlu Erbaş | Özge Yalçıner Ercoşkun

Publisher:

Yozgat Bozok University

Main Topics:

Mimari Tasarım | Planlamada Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri (CBS)

Journal:

Bozok Journal of Engineering and Architecture Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.104-116

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001341085

pISSN:

3023-4298