The FGDC has initiated a process to develop a new strategic plan for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).  We plan to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders in the geospatial community to develop a new strategy that includes a set of goals and objectives for the continued and sustainable development of the NSDI.

FGDC will provide multiple opportunities for input and involvement in the development of the new strategic plan, including public meetings of the FGDC Coordination Group, FGDC Steering Committee, National Geospatial Advisory Committee, as well as special sessions at professional conferences and other opportunities.

We will update this page with additional information about public involvement opportunities as the strategic planning process advances.

Strategic Planning Process

• Strategic Plan Framework [PDF]

Strategic Plan Drivers

• OMB Circular A-16  
• GAO Report (GAO-13-94): Geospatial Information – OMB and Agencies Need to Make Coordination a Priority to  Reduce Duplication 
• Digital Government Strategy
• Open Government Directive
• Open Data Policy (to be released in early 2013)

Previous NSDI Strategic Plans

• NSDI Future Directions Initiative (2004)
• A Strategy for the NSDI  (1997)
• Plan for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure  (1994)

Recent FGDC Strategic Activities

• Geospatial Platform Business Plan  (2012)
• Geospatial Platform Modernization Roadmap  (2011)
• OMB Circular A-16 Supplemental Guidance  (2010)
• Geospatial Line of Business Common Solutions/Target Architecture  (2006)
• Federal Enterprise Architecture Geospatial Profile  (2006)

Please send us your comments or suggestions on the NSDI Strategic Plan