Virtual place-based learning with Carto*
Working in teams and using data sets from NYC Open Data and Carto, an open source geocoding/mapping software, students prepared and presented maps.
This assignment asked students to then prepare a short paper summarizing what their datasets show and the reasons for their choice of data to examine. Students also considered the environmental significance of what the data show and the specific problems (or positive information) the data on their maps point to. They were then asked to think about remediation – specific policy actions that could be taken to address problems. In the case of a positive trend such as intensive or extensive green roof plantings, they were asked to reflect on the benefits of such projects and to suggest steps that should be taken to expand on them.
Students presented their projects during week 7 of the semester.
Hazardous Materials Sites in NYC: S. Munoz, Md Khan, E. Kellezi, K. Charlot
https://kellezi1992.carto.com/builder/39afa5fc-cc4b-441d-827c-adf066ec3364/embed
Asthma Rates and exposure to Pollutants by County: L. Di-Stefano and A. Elamrani
https://health.data.ny.gov/Health/PA-Asthma-Emergency-Department-Visit-Rate-Per-10-0/nqrm-9y9u
Green roofs in New York City: S. Koziolek and J. Jackson
https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Environment/DEP-Green-Infrastructure/spjh-pz7h
Traffic accidents in NYC: A. Keya and A. Titus
https://akeya.carto.com/builder/77492c44-84ce-4ee1-a50b-cd4d344ed6fd/embed
Flood Plain – sea level rise: J. Toppa
https://jamil621.carto.com/builder/1c0bb8fa-9d73-41ef-9943-a5322f435128/embed
Rodent inspections and inspection areas in NYC: Sing Yeu Wei and Kevin Duong
https://timow8396.carto.com/builder/c25fcbd1-140f-4f7a-9060-c7c48c93dc71/embed
https://urmom123.carto.com/builder/a0dba73c-d521-4e58-958f-4e672150d31a/embed
Noise Complaints by Type: N. Hossain; A. Sourav; O. Hossain
Farmers Markets in New York City: L. Pemberton
Farmers Markets in New York City-L Pemberton
*Carto is an open source project (BSD) that makes use of open source technologies https://carto.com/attribution
