App: Earthling
Hosted in ArcGIS Online:
Mission statement
Sustainable communities are designed to be economically, socially, and environmentally connected while allowing for improvement and adaptation. Our app “Earthling” aims to connect people with sustainable initiatives, contribute new ideas, and organize opportunities. The application allows users to identify and report areas around London that promote sustainability.
Key focus areas:
Transportation
- Biking or hiking
Food
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Owned by locals, using local ingredients
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Reduction of plastics
Shopping
- Zero-waste shop, (eg. Bulk Barn bring-your-own jar)
Groups
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Community gardens, community centres
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Eg. Envirowestern, ReHarvest, Urban Roots London, Zero Waste Forest City
Video Presentation
Documentation
Team Members
Aiden Poole: I am currently in my 4th year at Western University in London, Ontario studying Honours Specialization in GIS. Next year I will be attending Fanshawe College to continue studying GIS.
Jody Yu: Hi, I’m currently in my 4th year of Honours Specialization in GIS at Western University, and I’ll be continuing on to an MSc in Geography next year. The area of sustainable living has always been a passion of mine, so this year’s challenge is especially exciting. I look forward to learning more about Esri’s WebAppBuilder and all its potential applications.
Victoria Barlow: I am currently in my 3rd year of an Honours Specialization in GIS at Western University. I am excited for this opportunity to learn more about Esri’s Web AppBuilder.