The MapMyConcern mobile application is designed as a community tool for aggregating qualitative data in pictures, video, audio, and location information regarding community concerns. This data is visualized in geographic information system formatted maps that can be used for subsequent analysis by individuals, community groups, design and planning professionals, local governments, agencies, and other types of organizations working in the public sector.
Data collection is in the form of built-in baseline prompts for concerns specific to geographic location (energy, water, telecommunications, transportation, food, emergency services, health, economy, education, housing) or to notable disaster events (drought, flood, hail storms, hurricane, tornado, wildfire, etc.) as well as customizable maps and surveys specific to client project needs. Data archives and continually updated data reduces unnecessary repeated consultations and engagement fatigue.