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QField for Urban Planning and Zoning

Mobile GIS for site surveys, zoning enforcement, and plan monitoring in cities and towns.

#Government, Public Administration & Municipalities #field data collection #mobile GIS #QGIS fieldwork #urban planning #zoning enforcement

Bring planning data to the field

Verify zoning, assess sites, and document compliance with photos and notes.

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What you can do

  • Site surveys and plan monitoring
  • Zoning compliance checks
  • Stakeholder engagement and notes

Integrated with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Keep planners and inspectors aligned with a single source of truth, online or offline.

Why this matters

  • Paper processes and slow enforcement
  • Disparate data between office and field
  • Limited connectivity in new developments

Trusted results

  • Used by planning departments worldwide
  • Efficient collaboration via QFieldCloud

FAQ

Can we load zoning maps and overlays?
Yes. Prepare layers in QGIS and deploy to devices for offline use.
How do we manage reports?
Data syncs to QGIS/QFieldCloud, enabling fast exports and dashboards.

About QField

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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QField, QFieldCloud and QFieldSync are developped by OPENGIS.ch. OPENGIS.ch offers consulting, development, training and support for open-source software including QField, QGIS and PostGIS.