online mapping support - age advantage association
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D A N I E L A S PA G N U O L O & M ATT WA R DP R O J E C T S U P E R V I S O R : E D S Y M O N S ( G E O S FA C U LT Y )
ONLINE MAPPING SUPPORT FOR THE AGE ADVANTAGE
ASSOCIATION:
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY
COMMUNITY MAPPING PROJECT
Overview
Introduction: What is Community Mapping?Who is involved in Community Mapping Age Advantage Association - Organization BackgroundPurpose of the ProjectProject ObjectivesResultsImportance of Community MappingConclusion
Community Mapping
“Community Mapping (sometimes called asset mapping) is all about involving residents in identifying the assets of their neighbourhood, looking at opportunities and creating a
picture of what it is like to live there”
Who is Involved in Community Mapping?
Community Organizations/ Local Citizen Groups Age Advantage Association Non profit & government & business organizations
COGS Students & Faculty GEOS, Advanced GEOS over three years Walter K. Morrison Collection – Historical Maps
Government Institutions NS Dept of Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage Municipality of the County of Annapolis Annapolis Royal New Horizons
Educational Institutions Savannah College of Art and Design
Age Advantage Association – Organization background
Funded by the federal & provincial governments committed to the preservation, promotion and presentation of rich local heritage
Association's Mandate: Support & promote volunteerism amongst citizens of Annapolis County Introduce the concept of community mapping to senior members & value
their contribution to mapping Collaborate with NSCC instructors & students on technical aspects Explore the potential commercialization of heritage, culture & recreation
Purpose of the Project
Offer online mapping support, resources, skills and teaching to the group in hopes of achieving their goals
The Age Advantage Community Project is about intergenerational learning that allows for passionate community members to work with students to develop GIS skills
Facilitate transition of data platforms
Project Objectives
Objective 1 – Consultation with Age Advantage Association
Consultation with Age Advantage Association Understanding the needs of the association & their vision for the future
What Is a Shortlist Application? A Story Map that can organize points of interest in a fun & colourful way Web template each tab defines a point layer & allows navigation of tabs to
find information Placed on a free web hosting server to share with group members & the
public Original Shortlist Web Application
Vision of having a website Very early prototype
Original Prototype
Objective 2 – Instruction of ArcGIS Software with Group members
Educate community members on how to work with data in ArcGIS Online Getting comfortable &
understand the ArcGIS platform Reference documentation &
material Hands on experience via tutorial
sessions The members provided the
data: County of Annapolis records
Objective 3 – Data Preparation & Organization
Received numerous CSV files Had to format the data to be compatible with Shortlist
Application
Some fields are required & others are optional
Required: Number Title Image_URL Latitude & Longitude
Optional: Short_Desc Desc1-Desc5 Website Address Telephone
• The CSV files will populate the Pop-Up Window & dictate the style of the Pop-Up
Objective 4 – Configuration of Prototype Website
Redefine developed web application prototypes based on feedback from group consultation Involved configuration of the following:
Attribute information (i.e. pop-up window) Web design & layout (colour) Symbology
Attribute Information – Pop-up Window
Early prototypes, the attribute information had no context
Figure 1
Figure 2
Easy alternative to headings to be present in the pop-up window
Web Design & Layout
Members have the ability to change the layout of the Shortlist Application Customize the layout via custom.css file
Location of custom css file Index.html website
Figure 1 Figure 2
Results of Configuration
Original Prototype
Symbology – Custom Symbols
COGS Student Andrew Crowe & community members created customized symbols to represent the numerous cemeteries, Pre-Confederation & Post-Confederation Properties within the County
Pre-ConfederationCemeteries Post-Confederation
Objective 5 – Development of Documentation for future project goals
Creation of documentation to help guide the Age Advantage Association to understand ArcGIS Online
Understand how to implement & use the Shortlist Application
Guideline to continue to build their vision of mapping & sharing information
Results
http://cogsmapping.t15.org/JT3/preconfed.html Pre Confederation Map
http://cogsmapping.t15.org/JT3/postconfed.html Post Confederation Map
http://cogsmapping.t15.org/JT3/tourism.html Tourism Map
Wharves
Rick Davenport
Wharves
Rick Davenport
Bike Trails
Rick Davenport
Importance of Community Mapping
Improve Public Involvement Allow community members the opportunity to design & plan
Enhance knowledge Empower citizens Reflect resident's pride of place and identity
Continuous learning Help individuals advance with technology
Promote & protect the provision of services
Conclusion
Present information on an easily accessible, visually appealing manner to be shared with others
Build knowledge of what a community looks like both presently and historically Creates a stronger position to represent themselves with local and
provincial government
Annapolis County is a place of rich heritage and amenities
Community mapping is carried out by
communities, for communities
Questions?
References
Im, Wasoon. (2008, May 14). Centre for Community Mapping - Mission Statement. Retrieved May 21, 2015, from http://www.centerforcommunitymapping.org/default.htm
WaterAid. (2005, April 1). Community mapping programme partner guidelines. Retrieved May 21, 2015, from http://www.wateraid.org/~/media/Publications/community-mapping-programme-partner-guidelines.pdf