Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles

Mission

The Geospatial Technologies Office develops the Geospatial Enterprise Architecture for Pennsylvania, enhances the Commonwealth's geospatial preparedness, coordinates Executive agency and enterprise geospatial initiatives, and facilitates geospatial interoperability and data sharing across all levels of government in support of defined Pennsylvania priorities and the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).

Vision

Geospatial Technologies will improve how governments collaborate, will provide timely and relevant information to decision makers, and will improve the safety, welfare, and quality of life for the Commonwealth of its citizens.

Guiding Principles

• Improve government services
• Geospatial Enterprise Architecture Development
• Leverage every dollar spent for the extended enterprise
• Maximize sharing of ideas, knowledge, data and applications
• Listen and understand partner needs and priorities to inform decision-making
• Remain agile and open to new ideas, always guided by a long-range plan
• Maintain constant awareness of trends and opportunities
• Relationships and communications trump technologies.