Putting Geographical Information Science in Place – Towards Theories of Platial Information and Platial Information Systems

Place is a concept that can hardly be formally captured at the moment, as it unclear how instances of places represented and conclusions about practically drawn by technological means. Geographical Information Science scholars hence tend to use term ‘Place’ even when, in fact, they presume paradigm similar one assumed for Geometrical Space. As result, Space thematic information mostly treated separately, richness variety descriptions terms identities, affective states, affordances, further aspects have been discussed Geography since long time are not (yet) reflected well corresponding discussions Science. This article reviews ongoing debate outlines directions extend much beyond currently spatial towards platial information. Thereby, possible approaches future prospects limitations Theories Platial Systems explored. The agenda laid out this aims set frame reference re-focussing discourse on stimulate developments