Advanced GIS – Spring 2020 – Student Projects

Final projects for Advanced GIS.


A Blueprint of Local Police Militarization in the USA

USA

This project visualizes tactical allocations to local law enforcement agencies (from 1995 to 2015) through the 1033 Program.

Exploring the Comprehensive Plans of 50 Largest US Cities

United States

I looked at the comprehensive plans in the 50 largest US cities to see differences in plans by planning departments and by outside consultants.

Health and Food Essential services in New York

New York City

The aim is for the user to be able to find food and health essential services within a mile based upon any NYC location.

Mapping Architecture Landmarks

London, UK

This project maps the most remarkable architecture in the city! You can filter the buildings by its function or by the architectural design firm

Mapping economic indicators in United States

USA

This project analyses main economic and fiscal trends at the state level from 2009 to 2019.

Mapping Pre Incan Peruvian Cultures

Peru

This map aims to provide an interactive learning experience visualizing ancient Peruvian cultures and their archeological sites.

Operation Risky

Barbuda, West Indies

Operation Risky is an ode to my childhood game, Operation. It's an interactive map that brings attention to the ways we wear our spatial pains.

Palpalá: moving to the beat of industrial factories

Palpalá, Jujuy, Argentina.

This project aims to unveil the development of industrial parks that started around 1990 in the city of Palpalá, in Jujuy, Argentina.

SOCIAL VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS OF BQX & TRIBORO RX

New York, NY

A spatial analysis of two proposed NYC transit projects (the BQX Streetcar & Triboro RX Rail Line) against the CDC's social vulnerability index.

The Global Garment Industry

World

The project maps the supply chain of the garment industry, with a focus on the brands Adidas and H&M

The Labor Behind the Label

World

An investigation into workers' rights and the global fashion supply chain

URBAN ATLAS: An Alumni Database for the Urban Programs

New York, NY, USA with a Global reach

Urban Atlas is a living database for the profiles and thesis works of the alumni of the Urban@Parsons Programs.

Visualizing water infrastructure: a guide to the Cantareira

São Paulo, Brazil

A walk-through the invisible networks of water provision service. It focuses specifically on the Cantareira system in the city of São Paulo.