Case Study: Shelter Associates improves city sanitation planning with Hexagon GeoMedia

Improving City Sanitation Plans With the Help of Real-Time Data and Accurate Maps

Shelter Associates, a civil society organization in India, faced the immense challenge of improving sanitation in urban informal settlements where a lack of accurate, up-to-date spatial data was hindering effective planning. Their goal was to provide individual household toilets to replace open defecation, which posed severe health, safety, and dignity risks for millions of people.

To address this, Shelter Associates implemented Hexagon's GeoMedia software. This geospatial technology enabled them to map informal settlements with precision, analyze existing infrastructure, and create a comprehensive, real-time dataset. The solution from Hexagon allowed for strategic targeting of households in need, efficient coordination of construction, and transparent monitoring. This data-driven approach empowered government bodies to deliver sanitation resources more equitably, significantly improving health and living conditions in the communities served.

Shelter Associates

Pratima Joshi

Founder & Executive Director