Workshop: Human Ecology Mapping

Human Ecology Mapping (HEM) is a public participation geographic information system (PPGIS) that uses maps and surveys to collect and connect information about people’s experiences, values, and desires with where they live, work, and play. PPGIS is becoming an important data collection and public engagement tool for public agencies, community organizations, and others interested in mapping and visualizing the values associated with specific locations on a landscape. This workshop walks participants through the maze of options open to PPGIS practitioners, including considerations related to data collection methods, map design, sampling, analysis/visualization of results, interpretation of results. This workshop is offered as three 1-hour or one 3-hour hands-on interactive session, with a focus on designing PPGIS projects that will result in data of immediate practical use for community organizations and planners. No previous GIS experience is needed. 

Special topic talks are short talks that introduce and address the nuts and bolts of putting together any HEM or PPGIS project, using examples drawn from actual projects. Topics may include:

• Community engagement, including how to conduct intercept surveys

• Identifying project partners and collaborators

• Data analysis techniques

• Data storytelling

• Base map design

• ...and more!

Sample presentations