Futures Worth Mapping ®
Ethical Development of Geospatial Technology
The SOLUTION
Futures Worth Mapping® is a signature methodology for inclusive geospatial technology development, ensuring diverse voices shape how we map, monitor, and understand our world.
From tracking deforestation to monitoring wildlife migration to mapping pollution patterns, the are countless positive applications we can unlock when geospatial technology development includes community perspectives and wisdom.
The CHALLENGE
Space, satellite, and 3D mapping technologies are quietly revolutionizing agriculture, environmental activism, and geopolitics. Yet a startlingly small circle of people decides how these powerful tools are built, implemented, and used, creating blind spots that can perpetuate inequities and exclude entire communities from the benefits of technological progress.
THE METHODOLOGY
My integrated approach combines:
STRATEGIC FORESIGHT
Envision multiple future scenarios and their implicationsDesign Ethnography
Understand community needs and cultural contextsSPECULATIVE DESIGN
Prototype solutions for complex, evolving challengesMORAL FOUNDATIONS ANALYSIS
Navigate different ethical frameworks and valuesCOMMUNITY
CO-DESIGN
Center affected communities in design decisionsSERVICE OFFERINGS
DISCOVERY WORKSHOPS
2–5 days
Map current technology landscape, identify opportunities, assess ethical considerations, and develop preliminary guidelines.
STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION
2–6 months
Stakeholder mapping, community engagement protocols, ethical framework development, and implementation roadmaps.
ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
6–12 months
Leadership coaching, team training, process redesign, and ongoing advisory support.
WHO THIS SERVES
Technology Companies
Develop mapping, satellite, or location-based services
Government Agencies
Implement geospatial solutions for public benefit
Nonprofits and NGOs
Map technologies for advocacy and service delivery
Academic Institutions
Research geospatial applications and ethics
Investors and Accelerators
Strengthen geospatial technology ventures
WHY THIS MATTERS
The decisions we make about geospatial technology today will shape how humanity navigates everything from climate change to urban planning to precision agriculture. By increasing access to these powerful tools and ensuring their ethical development, we can create a more fair and sustainable future.
Ready to Map a Better Future?
Contact me to learn more about Futures Worth Mapping® services and how we can work together to transform your organization's approach to geospatial technology.