Methods 3 – Fall 2015 – Student Projects

[RE]Settle is a Comparative Analysis of Human Settlements in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Mumbai, India.

The locations of historic theaters in Bushwick opened from 1895 - 1928. AND The locations of performing arts venues in Brooklyn, 2015.

This map analyzes the urbanization and real-estate pressures that the communes and parroquias in Quito are suffering.

A proposed a rezoning initiative in the Bronx claims to create affordable housing. This project examines the validity of these claims.

Can population change under 10 years old between 2000-2010 help us understand why some elementary schools are over- or under-utilized?

This map visualizes how the city of Toronto spends money in two areas: the Gardiner Expressway, and Housing for low income and the homeless.

This project aims to use the parameters of race, income and density of Brasilia to highlight the discrepancies placed in the city

Original research and aggregated, normalized data, mapping a history and effects of industrial and infrastructural works.

To understand land-use in Ecuador in relationship to its agriculture production and the influence and involvement of foreign investment.

Two maps document mining in Brazil - one depicts the impact of a dam burst, another investigates overlaps of mining and preservation areas.

New Yorkers have always struggled with their trash. This map traces the rich history of landfills in the city.

This project maps the massive reorganization of public schools in São Paulo, highlighting the impacts of 94 schools that are being closed.

An exploratory investigation about vulnerabilities of NYC subway system and reasons why it should not be taken for granted

This project traces the factors that were responsible for the migration of indigenous people from rural to urban areas, in Ecuador.