Presented at Midwest Interdisciplinary Graduate Conference
Feb 25th, 2011
UWM
Discusses how Google, Inc. and Chinese law dictate new virtual landscapes through restriction of mapping mediums and references.
Locative Digital Media and the representation of Urban spacesLuciano Frizzera
This document discusses how locative digital media is transforming representations of urban spaces. It defines locative media as technologies that provide wireless information tied to specific places. This blending of physical and digital spaces creates "information territories". Examples given include urban electronic annotation, mapping, location-based games and "smart mobs". These practices reshape concepts like territory, place, mobility, community and maps. While some argue digital media reduces importance of physical spaces, the document argues it instead produces new dimensions of territoriality and redefines place, mobility and sense of community in contemporary society.
This document provides information about redistricting and a public mapping software project. It outlines features of the mapping software that allow users to create redistricting plans, evaluate plans, and share plans. It describes completed redistricting competitions in several states and aims to increase public participation in redistricting. The project is supported by foundations and companies and has an advisory board of experts. The goal is to create alternatives to politics as usual through public engagement with redistricting.
S595 APA 2011 session, What's Next for Planning Technology presented by Crystal Wilson, Chris Haler, and Ben Berkowitz. We had text voting on each topic. Voted as one of the best presentations at the conference!
The document discusses the changing role of maps and geospatial technologies in citizen engagement. It notes that maps are traditionally created by experts but are now being generated in a more collaborative manner by non-experts. Technologies like OpenStreetMap and location-based applications allow citizens to both contribute and access mapping data. The future is focused on ubiquitous and personalized geospatial technologies that facilitate user-generated mapping content and location-based searching, leading to more engagement and participation from citizens in mapping activities.
This document discusses using 3D modeling and social geovisualization tools to better represent marginalized communities, like slums, on platforms like Google Earth. It presents a case study of Ambedkar Nagar slum in Mumbai, India, which is inaccurately or not depicted at all in GeoWeb tools. The authors created the first 3D model of a slum in Google Earth as a proof of concept. They aim to incorporate more community data to improve representation and change these tools from reinforcing marginalization to enabling transparency.
This document is a CV for Mark Caldwell, a PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. It outlines his education, research interests, publications, grants/awards, research experience, conference presentations, teaching experience, and data/software skills. Caldwell has a focus on social inequality, food insecurity, and using both qualitative and quantitative methods. He has taught several courses and has research experience studying topics like food access, public health, and home foreclosures.
This document analyzes over 63,000 Instagram posts in downtown Boston to understand how social media data can provide insights into public space usage. Key findings include that conditional public spaces like commercial areas see more social activity than traditional public spaces. Peak posting times and seasonal fluctuations also varied between different land use types. The research examines 9 case study areas in more depth to understand posting densities, time patterns, and the relationship between social media usage and physical space characteristics.
The document discusses the evolution of geographic information systems (GIS) and their relationship to social web technologies. It provides a brief history of GIS, from early mapping efforts to modern systems created in the 1960s-1990s by ESRI. It then discusses how GIS provides data that can be used to create mashups and geospatial applications on the social web. One example discussed is extending wiki systems to allow users to geographically tag and edit map data, creating a "wikified" GIS archive. The document concludes that GIS serves as a backend for geospatial applications on the social web by allowing users to collaboratively contribute and update map layers.
Locative Digital Media and the representation of Urban spacesLuciano Frizzera
This document discusses how locative digital media is transforming representations of urban spaces. It defines locative media as technologies that provide wireless information tied to specific places. This blending of physical and digital spaces creates "information territories". Examples given include urban electronic annotation, mapping, location-based games and "smart mobs". These practices reshape concepts like territory, place, mobility, community and maps. While some argue digital media reduces importance of physical spaces, the document argues it instead produces new dimensions of territoriality and redefines place, mobility and sense of community in contemporary society.
This document provides information about redistricting and a public mapping software project. It outlines features of the mapping software that allow users to create redistricting plans, evaluate plans, and share plans. It describes completed redistricting competitions in several states and aims to increase public participation in redistricting. The project is supported by foundations and companies and has an advisory board of experts. The goal is to create alternatives to politics as usual through public engagement with redistricting.
S595 APA 2011 session, What's Next for Planning Technology presented by Crystal Wilson, Chris Haler, and Ben Berkowitz. We had text voting on each topic. Voted as one of the best presentations at the conference!
The document discusses the changing role of maps and geospatial technologies in citizen engagement. It notes that maps are traditionally created by experts but are now being generated in a more collaborative manner by non-experts. Technologies like OpenStreetMap and location-based applications allow citizens to both contribute and access mapping data. The future is focused on ubiquitous and personalized geospatial technologies that facilitate user-generated mapping content and location-based searching, leading to more engagement and participation from citizens in mapping activities.
This document discusses using 3D modeling and social geovisualization tools to better represent marginalized communities, like slums, on platforms like Google Earth. It presents a case study of Ambedkar Nagar slum in Mumbai, India, which is inaccurately or not depicted at all in GeoWeb tools. The authors created the first 3D model of a slum in Google Earth as a proof of concept. They aim to incorporate more community data to improve representation and change these tools from reinforcing marginalization to enabling transparency.
This document is a CV for Mark Caldwell, a PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. It outlines his education, research interests, publications, grants/awards, research experience, conference presentations, teaching experience, and data/software skills. Caldwell has a focus on social inequality, food insecurity, and using both qualitative and quantitative methods. He has taught several courses and has research experience studying topics like food access, public health, and home foreclosures.
This document analyzes over 63,000 Instagram posts in downtown Boston to understand how social media data can provide insights into public space usage. Key findings include that conditional public spaces like commercial areas see more social activity than traditional public spaces. Peak posting times and seasonal fluctuations also varied between different land use types. The research examines 9 case study areas in more depth to understand posting densities, time patterns, and the relationship between social media usage and physical space characteristics.
The document discusses the evolution of geographic information systems (GIS) and their relationship to social web technologies. It provides a brief history of GIS, from early mapping efforts to modern systems created in the 1960s-1990s by ESRI. It then discusses how GIS provides data that can be used to create mashups and geospatial applications on the social web. One example discussed is extending wiki systems to allow users to geographically tag and edit map data, creating a "wikified" GIS archive. The document concludes that GIS serves as a backend for geospatial applications on the social web by allowing users to collaboratively contribute and update map layers.
1) The gourmet hamburger has become increasingly popular as consumers demand more options and are willing to pay more for premium ingredients like grass-fed beef. 2) Better burger chains have grown rapidly to meet this demand, positioning themselves as more ethical alternatives to traditional fast food. 3) Gourmet burgers allow consumers to express status and distinction by combining elements of lowbrow fast food with high-end, exotic toppings and authentic ingredients, especially when consumed in exclusive restaurants.
Utilized information from a USDA and Northwestern Mutual funded Wisconsin WIC program entitled MarketMatch, which doubled customers money at the market allowing low-income individuals to obtain more fresh fruits and vegetables.
I created three map mash-ups for a course project in Internet GIS. I utilized Arc 10 to create KML, Javascript and Google Maps API\'s for a variety of non-profit food organizations in the Milwaukee Metro Area.
Conducted Poisson e count regression model assessing the relationship between racial composition and three food store varieties: healthy, unhealthy and provisional locations. I use ArcGIS to count the number of food locations per census tract and then regressed the numbers with the racial composition of the neighborhoods in Milwaukee.
In 2010 I took field notes and conducted interviews at Sweet Water Foundation, a non-profit organization attached to an urban fish farm. These qualitative methods were applied to understand the nature of relationship amongst the board members and executive director.
Presented at Wisconsin Land Information Association Conference 2011
Madison, WI
Shows how technological innovation, thematic networks and spaces of engagement can improve relations within the food distribution network
Abstract : The aim of this project has been to plot the locations of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) drop-off
sites in the Milwaukee Metro Area. Based on the eleven farm’s drop-off sites, a public Google Map has been created
showing these drop-off points and the appropriately linked farms. In the focus of socioeconomic interests, these sites
have been correlated with 2000 Census tract information dealing with percentages of White and Black neighborhoods,
rates of bachelor’s degrees and areas where median income is below $10,000 dollars. Results show that drop-off sites
are clustered in those areas where there is a higher concentration of White residents, in contrast to few or no drop-off
sites in predominantly Black tracts sites. As well, the majority of locations lie in areas where there are high rates of
Bachelor degrees, showing a potential connection with educational obtainment and dietary trends. Lastly,
neighborhoods that have significant proportions of the population living below the poverty line have little or no dropoff
sites in operation. Store front and traditional churches have been identified that may act as community sites for the
establishment of new CSA locations in these disaffected areas.
The document summarizes research projects utilizing GIS and spatial analysis to examine Milwaukee's food system. It analyzes the locations of different food sources like supermarkets, convenience stores, and farmers markets in relation to neighborhood demographics. Key findings include lack of supermarkets and greater numbers of convenience stores in low-income and minority neighborhoods. Community supported agriculture programs and mobile markets help increase access to healthy foods. Current research examines defining food deserts and assessing the Fondy farmers market.
1) The gourmet hamburger has become increasingly popular as consumers demand more options and are willing to pay more for premium ingredients like grass-fed beef. 2) Better burger chains have grown rapidly to meet this demand, positioning themselves as more ethical alternatives to traditional fast food. 3) Gourmet burgers allow consumers to express status and distinction by combining elements of lowbrow fast food with high-end, exotic toppings and authentic ingredients, especially when consumed in exclusive restaurants.
Utilized information from a USDA and Northwestern Mutual funded Wisconsin WIC program entitled MarketMatch, which doubled customers money at the market allowing low-income individuals to obtain more fresh fruits and vegetables.
I created three map mash-ups for a course project in Internet GIS. I utilized Arc 10 to create KML, Javascript and Google Maps API\'s for a variety of non-profit food organizations in the Milwaukee Metro Area.
Conducted Poisson e count regression model assessing the relationship between racial composition and three food store varieties: healthy, unhealthy and provisional locations. I use ArcGIS to count the number of food locations per census tract and then regressed the numbers with the racial composition of the neighborhoods in Milwaukee.
In 2010 I took field notes and conducted interviews at Sweet Water Foundation, a non-profit organization attached to an urban fish farm. These qualitative methods were applied to understand the nature of relationship amongst the board members and executive director.
Presented at Wisconsin Land Information Association Conference 2011
Madison, WI
Shows how technological innovation, thematic networks and spaces of engagement can improve relations within the food distribution network
Abstract : The aim of this project has been to plot the locations of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) drop-off
sites in the Milwaukee Metro Area. Based on the eleven farm’s drop-off sites, a public Google Map has been created
showing these drop-off points and the appropriately linked farms. In the focus of socioeconomic interests, these sites
have been correlated with 2000 Census tract information dealing with percentages of White and Black neighborhoods,
rates of bachelor’s degrees and areas where median income is below $10,000 dollars. Results show that drop-off sites
are clustered in those areas where there is a higher concentration of White residents, in contrast to few or no drop-off
sites in predominantly Black tracts sites. As well, the majority of locations lie in areas where there are high rates of
Bachelor degrees, showing a potential connection with educational obtainment and dietary trends. Lastly,
neighborhoods that have significant proportions of the population living below the poverty line have little or no dropoff
sites in operation. Store front and traditional churches have been identified that may act as community sites for the
establishment of new CSA locations in these disaffected areas.
The document summarizes research projects utilizing GIS and spatial analysis to examine Milwaukee's food system. It analyzes the locations of different food sources like supermarkets, convenience stores, and farmers markets in relation to neighborhood demographics. Key findings include lack of supermarkets and greater numbers of convenience stores in low-income and minority neighborhoods. Community supported agriculture programs and mobile markets help increase access to healthy foods. Current research examines defining food deserts and assessing the Fondy farmers market.
1. Basemapping the Globe Generating Flexible National Borders and Virtual Landscapes By Mark Caldwell, UWM Sociology and GIS
2. Overview: Seeing is Believing Maps in Motion: Production and Medium Imagined Communities Spatial Compression Free and Open: Google, Inc. Implications of Virtual State Control: China
3. Maps in Motion: Production Past 50 years has changed mapping schemes Internet 2.0 has created virtual geographic production Web 2.0 environment allows for user-derived content “Basemaps” are newest geographic medium
4. Maps in Motion: Medium Marshall McLuhan’s “medium as the message” Map projections fix information into a set spatial area Basemaps are created by private enterprises through coding process
5. Imagined Communities and Spatial Compression Created by shared social and cultural beliefs Rise of the nation-state to define spatial borders Basemaps renew sensory perception of these borders User’s demand instant information with no formal training
6. Google, Inc: “Free and Open Mapping” Google, Inc. facilitates the production and storage of geographic information for other countries H.R. 1512 commends Google for advocating uncensored and open internet for all users United States hub for open source mash-ups
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8. Need to ensure that mapping information is accurate and does not display “sensitive information”
9. States secret laws mandate 7 to 10 year jail sentence for disclosure of confidential informationNation-state defines virtual map space through policies and laws Corporation define virtual map medium through control of coding and programming
10. So which is worse? A nation-state that restricts through direct law; or a national corporation that restricts by limiting the medium itself. Thank you for Visualizing ! Mark Caldwell, UWM Sociology and GIS mac4@uwm.edu www.gis.sarup.uwm.edu/MAC4