gis: methods & case studies

Leah Meisterlin

Introductory GIS class work to teach basic GIS methods thorough projects placed in context of New York City, including analysis of the wifi hotspots in NYC, and Brooklyn families on welfare.

The final report analyzed the impact of 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games on the quality of life in Atlanta and the state of Georgia using GIS.

View final report here (best if viewed in full screen; landscape if on mobile)

Above: Percent change in quality of life by census tract between 1990 and 2000 compared to tracts within 5 miles of Olympic venues, Atlanta Metropolitan District

 

Paid and free wifi spots in Manhattan by community district
Paid and free wifi spots in Manhattan by community district

 

Analysis of Brooklyn households receiving food stamps
Analysis of Brooklyn households receiving food stamps

 

Quality of life index used for final report and analysis
Quality of life index used for final report and analysis

 

Quality of life index by census tract in 1990, Georgia
Quality of life index by census tract in 1990, Georgia

 

Percent change in quality of life by census tract between 1990 and 2000 compared to tracts within 5 miles of Olympic venues, Atlanta Metropolitan District
Percent change in quality of life by census tract between 1990 and 2000 compared to tracts within 5 miles of Olympic venues, Atlanta Metropolitan District

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