A short history of the DDRD

The Organisation for Sustainable Digital Spatial Data

The establishment of the Organisation for Sustainable Digital Spatial Data marks an important step in shaping a shared vision for the future of digital spatial information. What began with an initial DUTO scan — a first exploration of the quality, accessibility, and long-term viability of our data — has evolved into a broader movement in which knowledge is consolidated and collaboration takes centre stage.

The contours of the organisation are now clearly taking shape. We are building a joint knowledge platform where expertise on sustainable storage, management, and application of spatial data comes together. The organisation not only promotes the use of sustainable digital spatial data, but also highlights the opportunities this data provides for policy development, asset management, and innovation.

With this development, we are laying a solid foundation for a future in which organisations, municipalities, and partners can rely on high-quality, durable, and reusable digital spatial information. The Organisation for Sustainable Digital Spatial Data contributes to a more professional, sustainable, and connected information landscape and ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.