App: Urbantario
Custom website:
- Urbantario: https://www.vinn03.dev/urbantario
Mission Statement
Our mission is to equip users with a fundamental comprehension of urbanization while offering visual representation of its proliferation in Canada, with a focus on the Southern Ontario region, specifically the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA). We aim to illustrate the impact of uncontrolled urban growth, particularly on the environment, through clear descriptions and visual aids. Furthermore, we seek to highlight the threat urbanization poses to natural areas within the CMA, such as Ontario’s Greenbelt. In addition to raising awareness, we strive to provide valuable insights into potential solutions to mitigate the adverse effects of urbanization, fostering informed decision-making and sustainable practices for the future.
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Team Members
Tiana Andjelic: Tiana Andjelic is a prospective masters student who will be joining the Spatial Analysis and Modeling Lab at Simon Fraser University in September of 2024. Her future research aims to focus on the impacts of human infrastructure on land erosion as well as preventative measures on local and global scales. She recently completed her undergraduate degree within the Faculty of Environment at SFU with a concurrent GIS certificate. Some of her favourite hobbies to do during her free time are kickboxing, playing piano, and going on hikes with her dog.
Vincent Liu: Vincent Liu is a passionate student pursuing the Geographic Information Science Honours program jointly between the School of Computing Science and the Faculty of Environment at Simon Fraser University. His career interests lie in Web Development, Geographic Information Science, and Spatial Data Analysis/Modelling. He enjoys playing the guitar and drums, assembling computers, delving into historical narratives, and learning about urbanism.