Land information system launched to streamline Malé City’s land management
Malé City Council launched a new Land Information System to improve urban planning and data accessibility for sustainable land management
An aerial view of Malé City
A dedicated Land Information System has been launched to support the sustainable and efficient management of land in the capital, Malé City, marking a significant step forward in urban planning and data accessibility for the capital.
The system was introduced during the 207th session of the fourth term of the Malé City Council and further detailed at a subsequent press conference. According to the council, the platform has been developed using the current land database maintained by the Malé City Council and is designed to eventually serve as a comprehensive, centralized tool for managing land-related information.
Although still in its early stages, the system is expected to evolve into a robust platform that allows all relevant stakeholders in planning and development to collaborate more effectively. This marks the first time the City Council has implemented such a system specifically for managing land data in Malé City.
The Land Information System enables Malé City residents to access key details related to their properties. As the platform continues to expand, it will also incorporate additional data, including information on registered businesses operating on residential plots and the status of approved car garage permits. Due to privacy concerns, access to certain personal or sensitive data will be restricted and made available only to the individual user via the 'e-Faas' portal.
The council has also integrated visual tools into the system, including charts displaying land covered in recent audits and their current usage. In Villimalé, the system includes georeferenced data supported by drone imagery, allowing for precise identification of each individual plot.
The platform now provides detailed information on the size of every block in Malé City and the corresponding plot sizes within each block. It also categorizes land use across various sectors, such as residential housing, schools, shops, offices, and more, separately for Malé City and Villimalé.
With the launch of the Land Information System, the City Council aims to improve transparency, support data-driven planning, and more effectively identify necessary urban development projects. The system is expected to enhance the council's ability to monitor how land is utilized across the capital and facilitate smarter, more sustainable planning decisions in the future.
