App: MetroPulse BC
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Mission Statement
In 2021, nearly three in four Canadians lived in one of the country’s large urban centres. As cities continue to densify, what effects will residents see on the social fabric of their communities?
Team Fler’s app MetroPulse BC describes this trend at the national level, then gives users the ability to quickly explore key metrics related to densification impacts on British Columbia’s urban centres (census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations, as defined by Census Canada).
With MetroPulse BC, decision makers can view key trends, opportunities, and challenges in provincial-level resources, framed specifically within the context of recent urban densification percentage change (both positive and negative). As a form of data journalism, the general public can also use the app to build greater understanding about urban trends and which areas are being most impacted. Lastly, a geospatially-informed survey invites users to share their experiences about how urban densification has impacted their lives, which Team Fler envisions as a data-collection prototype for community engagement projects.
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Team Members
Ines Miceli: Ines Miceli is a student completing her Advanced Diploma in GIS at BCIT. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classics, specializing in Ancient History and Archaeology, accompanied by a minor in English Literature from Concordia University. Ines was introduced to GIS technology and its applications in archaeology while participating in an archaeological excavation with Queens University. She is passionate about utilizing GIS to preserve archaeological context and conserve cultural heritage sites.
Meredith Sadler: Meredith Sadler is a student in BCIT’s Advanced Diploma program in GIS. She obtained her Bachelor of Design from the Ontario College of Art and Design University, where she majored in illustration. Producing thematic maps for museums and publications led her to the world of GIS, and she is particularly excited to apply her new visualization skills to projects in data storytelling, nonprofit communications, and public policy.
Collin Campagna: Collin Campagna is a Bachelor of Technology student in GIS at BCIT, and a student ambassador with Esri Canada’s GIS Centers of Excellence. Previously graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont, he seeks to use GIS and design principles to engage the public and private sectors in conservation efforts. Outside of school, Collin enjoys rock climbing and cycling.