The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is in the final stages of discussions with Google to obtain a unique identity (ID) code for each property in the city.
In this regard, the two parties are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) soon. This agreement will cover all properties under the control of the civic body, including commercial, residential, chawls, and special structures. Nearly 15 lakh of the city’s 20 lakh properties are managed by the AMC.
Google has already provided ‘Google Plus’ codes in some cities like Pune and Kolkata. The system in Ahmedabad will be similar as well. However, instead of these codes, Google will use a unique alphanumeric digital id for the properties, in turn developing a Unique Address System (UAS) for the city. Unique numbers will be given to every address and these will be tagged in Google maps.
When this system is fully operational, finding an address will be super easy. A map to the doorstep will be included with food and grocery deliveries, as well as courier and other types of deliveries. Because the location will be precise, booking cabs will be much easier.
The number of packages delivered to incorrect addresses will drop dramatically. Amdavadis need only send their associates the “smart address” to direct them to the desired locations.