Government has unveiled a new strategy that will see it harness the power of location data in a bid to drive the UK’s future economic growth and recovery.
The National Geospatial Strategy will be used to make sure the government is able to realise its commitments to “level-up” the regions, transition to net zero carbon by 2050, build a million new affordable homes in the correct places, prepare the UK for electric and autonomous vehicles and lead the world in land management.
Chair of the Geospatial Commission, Sir Andrew Dilnot, said: “From housing and infrastructure, to retail sales and logistics, the impact of location data will be considerable. Complete ‘digital twins’ – realistic digital representations of physical systems – will automate and optimise services. Across the globe, a country’s location data capability will soon be a key factor in its competitiveness and quality of life.”
The strategy outlines “huge potential” for location data to improve the way that national infrastructure is planned, built and managed, including new housing developments, and highlights how innovations in property-related technology is “transforming how developers find land and identify building potential”.
Cabinet Office minister, Lord True, said: “Rapid technological advances over the last 15 years have put sat navs in cars, maps on our phones, wearable sensors around our wrists and smart devices in our homes – all of which are integral to millions of lives. The application of location data is critical for navigating our new digital world, and for making the UK a better place for everyone.
“As well as making everyday lives easier, location data has the potential to unite and level up the country – by connecting people, organisations and services. This government will unleash Britain’s potential to lead the world in the data revolution, and keep us at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation.”
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