HKUST Smart Infrastructure Conference 13 May 2021

Development of Common Spatial Data Infrastructure in

Sr Winnie SHIU

Head of Spatial Data Office (Planning and Lands Branch) Hong Kong SAR Government Smart City Index 2020

By the Institute of Management Development (IMD) and Singapore University for Technology and Design (SUTD) • A ‘smart city’ is defined as ‘an urban setting that applies technology to enhance the benefits and diminish the shortcomings of urbanization for its citizens.’

• Evaluates 5 key areas over issues related to structures and technology applications of the cities:

Opportunities

Health and safety Mobility Activities (work & school) Governance • • •

https://www.imd.org/smart-city-observatory/smart-city-index/ 2 The Global Trend

3 The efficient use of geospatial information by all countries to effectively measure, monitor and achieve sustainable social, economic and environmental development – leaving no one behind.

The United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM)

Source: United Nations initiative on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) “Integrated Geospatial Information Framework – A Strategic Guide To Develop And Strengthen National Geospatial Information Management”, 2018. 4 Examples of Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs) Around the Globe

Europe Abu Dhabi China European Union Abu Dhabi Digital National Administration of Surveying, European Commission Authority (ADDA) Mapping and Geoinformation of China (NASG) United Kingdom Canada Singapore Geospatial Federal Committee on Singapore Land Authority (SLA) Commission Geomatics and Earth and the Government Technology Observation (FCGEO) Agency of Singapore (GovTech)

United States Australia and New Zealand Australia and New Zealand Land Federal Geographic Data Information Council (ANZLIC) Committee (FGDC)

SDI is moving towards a ‘knowledge infrastructure’, which is a network of data, analytics, expertise and policies that assist individuals or organisations to integrate real` -time spatial knowledge into everyday decision-making and problem-solving.

Source: United Nations initiative on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) “Future trends in geospatial information management: the five to ten year vision - 3rd Edition, August 2020” 5 Hong Kong’s Context

6 Policy Support to the Development of CSDI

Launched the Public Refine the existing Supported by a CSDI B/Ds shall endeavor to Support the Sector Information GISs & explore ways & a robust network of release data (except establishment (PSI) to open up more to align and integrate ICT infrastructure personal data) for free of a CSDI data the spatial data public use and are portal required to publish their annual open data plans

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Funding approved by LegCo in May 2020

Develop a CSDI by Government is Proceed to Earmark $300 Further earmark CSDI, 3D digital 2023, including the striving to establish CSDI million to develop a $60 million for the map and promote the launch of CSDI portal, geospatial data establishment of Geospatial Lab establishment 3D digital map, sharing platform & the first highlighted as of a CSDI electronic submission 3D digital maps of Geospatial Lab major initiatives hubs for building plans whole territory

7 CSDI Initiatives under Smart City Blueprint

https://www.smartcity.gov.hk/

Issued in December 2017 Issued in December 2020 (updated as at Dec 2020) Geospatial Lab 3D Digital Map

Geographic Information System (GIS) / Building Information Common Spatial Data Modelling (BIM) Integration Infrastructure Portal 8 CSDI – One-stop Spatial Data Sharing Platform

Benefits

Easier Discovery 1 With 5 CSDI Standards

To be released on the map-based Easier Sharing 2 CSDI Portal (Portal for Government and Portal for Public)

Easier Processing 3 Free download and use

4 320+ standardised spatial Easier Management datasets available by end 2022

5 Issue Annual Spatial for the public Data Plan 9 Five CSDI Standards

https://geodata.gov.hk/ 10 Comparison with Open Data Charter Principles

CSDI Policy, Standards and Initiatives Open Data Charter Principles*

1. Opening up government-held and to be 1. Open by default extended to public and private organisations

2. Updated timely with updating frequency published 2. Timely and comprehensive

3. Free public use of standardised spatial data through CSDI portal; in open and machine readable formats; with 3. Accessible and usable APIs, without any unnecessary restrictions on their use.

4. Documentation of data specifications and metadata 4. Comparable and interoperable

5. Capacity Building Plan and 5. For improved governance & citizen engagement Stakeholders Engagement Plan

6. Public Relations Plan, CSD Advisory Committee, Call 6. For inclusive development and innovation for CSDI Initiatives; Geospatial Lab, CSDI Awards, etc.

* Signed by G8 leaders in 2013, currently adopted by 81 Nations and Local Governments 11 Framework Spatial Data Theme and Common Sharable Spatial Data

more to come … Framework Spatial Data Theme (Fundamental and needed for linking other CSSD) Common Sharable Spatial Data (CSSD) Coordinate 04 Election Reference Development Environment System Land Parcel Community and Geography 01 Social Welfare 05 Health Housing Geographic Building Name Commerce Land Information and Industry 02 Law and Security Population Utilities 06 Recreation and Culture Transportation 03 Sports 07 Transportation Administrative Technology Address Area Moving towards the international standards … of the fundamental geospatial themes 320+ spatial datasets The Global Fundamental Geospatial Data to be released by the end of 2022 Themes issued by UN-GGIM 12 CSDI Framework Spatial Data Themes vs United Nations - Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) International Standards

Global Geodetic Transport Land Elevation Physical Geology Address Reference Frame Network Parcels and Depth Infrastructure and Soil

UN-GGIM Geographical Functional Buildings and Orthoimagery Land Cover Population Water Name Area Settlement and Land Use Distribution

Coordinate Transportation Land Elevation Places Geology Address Road Network, Reference Parcel LiDAR, Points of and Soil System Traffic Census, etc. Lot, License Elevation Data Interest etc. Geographic Administrative Building Imagery Geomorphology Population Water Name Area Building/ Aerial Photos, Slope Distribution Place Name, HKSAR Boundary, Podium, etc. Orthophotos HK CSDI Street Name, Territory Planning etc. Unit, etc. Basemap To be explored and developed Existing in 2021 - 23 13 Four Quick-win Projects

Map Application Programming Interface (API) services enable users to embed maps in web/mobile applications more efficiently and effectively.

Topographic Map API Imagery Map API Map Label API

Available on Hong Kong GeoData Store with soft launched in Oct 2019 and official launched in Dec 2021 ~ 32 million requests from public Utilisation of the 3 Map https://geodata.gov.hk/ APIs up to Apr 2021 14 Four Quick-win Projects

District-based Spatial Information Dashboard presents district-based analytics using intuitive and interactive data visualisation on a single screen.

Showcase Interactive Map Elderly Dashboard for Services COVID-19 (Launched in Feb 2020)

Childcare Services Over 52 million views (as of May 2021) Collaboration

Temporary Vacant Government Sites

Available in Q2 2021 15 Four Quick-win Projects

Geo-tagging Tool allows users to import / create records and geo-tag them to include geographical location information.

Import / Input Data Geo-tagging Data Download Data Available in Q2 2021 Address Data Infrastructure (ADI) (2D GeoAddress) is a 19-digit code to promote sharing and exchange of address related information using standard and unique location codes. 3496434607T20050430

3508215732T20110704

Available in Q4 2021 16 Potential Spatial Data Applications – Consultancy Study on Call for CSDI Initiatives

Objectives

Solicit initiatives to explore the benefits of using geospatial data and develop PoC applications for improving the delivery of public services and discovering potential geospatial datasets. 17 Potential Spatial Data Applications – Consultancy Study on Call for CSDI Initiatives 13 PoC Proposals

Centralised Map with Real-time Food Support Services Smart Travel Tool Toilet Information Tracker Traffic Data Dashboard Assistant App

Job Opportunities Dashboard One-stop Public Hygiene City 3281 Reporter App Smart Tool for Dashboard the Visually-Impaired

Pop-up Notification Centralized Digital Public Digital Caregiver Insolation Prediction Smart Fill Ecosystem (Public Safety) Transport Optimization Portal Tool for Solar Panels Tool for Minibus Installation 18 PoCs Development Using Spatial Data

Possible means for DEVB to implement the PoCs proposals

To be implemented by start-ups Work with NGO partners (coordinate with Geospatial Lab)

Tender out to contractors Conduct competition

19 Major Stakeholders and Public Engagement Activities

• CSDI Website • 3D Pedestrian Network

• Call for CSDI Initiatives • Four Quick Win Projects: • Map Application Programming Interface • Geospatial Lab • Geotagging Tool • District-based Spatial Information Dashboard • Development of Proof-of- • Address Data Infrastructure (GeoAddress) concepts Applications • Release through the CSDI portal, about 320 • Publicity videos datasets from departments for Government & public • Geospatial Event • 3D digital map of the whole territory • CSDI Awards

… • 3D indoor map showing the interior layout of 1,250 buildings

20 Geospatial Lab

MISSION To nurture a geospatial community so as to encourage the younger generation and start-ups to harness the to improve daily convenience and promote business opportunities. Kick Off 1 April 2021 Established by the Development Bureau Operated by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (non-governmental organisation)

Professional Bodies Entrepreneurs Technology Geospatial & Specialists IT Sector Academia 21 Geospatial Lab

Established 10 May 2021 Launched online engagement activities • CSDI ambassador naming competition • Professional geospatial talks • Summer talks “Little STEM Application

Designer using CSDI” …

Ms Bernadette LINN, Permanent Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands), at the webinar

Sr Winnie SHIU, Head of Q&A Session Spatial Data Office, of the Webinar at the webinar 22 Geospatial Lab

Fully operational Mid-2021 With equipped facilities in ~3,000 sq. ft. physical lab at

Key services include modernised working space, free high-end IT facilities, GIS software and spatial data, engagement activities.

• Mentoring / Coaching for proof-of-concept • Training / Workshops / Seminars • Promotion / Publicity / Competition

• Education programmes…

Kwun Tong area (HK’s pilot Smart City area) (Remarks: Photos for presentation only.) 23 Road Map of the Development of CSDI

24 Major CSDI Deliverables

CSDI Website Alpha version 3D digital map (Launched in Jan 2021) of CSDI portal covering whole territory (Launched in Dec 2018) (by end 2023) Quick Win Projects (Geo-tagging Tool, District-based Spatial Information Dashboard, 3D Indoor map Address Data Infrastructure (2D GeoAddress)) for 1250 buildings (by end 2021) (by end 2023) Quick Win Project 3D pedestrian network 2D Map API (Launched in Dec 2020) CSDI portal with 320+ datasets CSDI portal for Government (by end 2021); with additional datasets We are here for public (by end 2022) (end 2023+)

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Interactive Map Dashboard Consultancy Service of Development of Proof-of- CSDI Logo Call for CSDI Initiatives (Launched in Feb 2020) Concept Applications Establishment of Geospatial Lab (Dec 2020 - Jun 2021) Over 52 million view counts (Apr 2020) (Jul 2021 onwards) (May 2021) (as of May 2021) 25 Ultimate Goal

CSDI + Geospatial Lab + 3D Digital Map + GIS / BIM Integration in support of Smart City Development

Geospatial Lab

Common Spatial 3D Digital Map Data Infrastructure

Boosting digital economy GIS/BIM Integration

Enhancing data-driven decision-making in Government

Spurring innovation and improving quality of life 26 THANK YOU

Stay tuned !

https://csdi.gov.hk/ https://csdigeolab.gov.hk/ Geospatial Lab HK geospatial_lab_hk

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