Policy Implementations       Information as a tool of empowerment has been mentioned previously in this paper. However, perhaps the most efficient method to empower the players in this (or any) debate is to provide a means by which each group can exercise ownership over the analysis and conclusions on the information available - data sharing is the implied means of reaching this goal.       Nedovic-Budic and Pinto talk at length about the advantages of geographic data and system sharing. Of particular relevance to this study is the advantage of interorganizational cooperation and collaboration that they suggest will be an outcome of data sharing. They expect that such sharing will result in interorganizational alliance building, which will improve the overall success of each organization.       It is not suggested here that they almighty GIS will unite the divided factions of the world into peace and harmony; however, creating a common ground starting ground of shared information can only help promote better understanding of opposing view points on contentious issues like gentrification. And as Nedovic-Budic and Pinto point out, there are many financial advantages gained through collaborative studies.       However, any recommendation for policy in the downtown eastside is not free from bias and is largely determined by a group's or individual's vision for the area. Policy recommendations are deeply embedded in the politics of the Downtown Eastside. Nevertheless, policy implications can be drawn from the results of our project. The project was successful in identifying areas of potential gentrification at the scale of the block and sub-area level. The ability to detect gentrification at such a small scale will allow local government to create policy that may mitigate the effects of gentrification on low-income individuals.