App: Rental Affordability in the Metro Vancouver Regional District
Hosted in ArcGIS Online:
- https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/ca07db1060dd4b2194d91109e3c41840
- https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d6de9701608b4dcaa53d4d9f30f61eb3
Mission Statement
Our team aims to create accessible and digestible content for the general public to better understand and reproduce GIS products. We exclusively use open-source data to ensure transparency, verifiability, and applicability without restrictions from data owners. Despite the complexity of the analysis techniques used, our final product is an interactive dashboard with toggles and explanations for each map layer and function.
Through our app, users can:
- Explore housing affordability across Metro Vancouver based on income levels.
- Identify vacancy rates to understand housing availability.
- Assist governments and NGOs in pinpointing areas that may require housing development.
By leveraging open-source data and ensuring accessibility, we actively support public awareness and understanding of the Vancouver housing market and GIS applications in general.
Video Presentation
Documentation
Team Members
Samantha Sharp: (Left) Hi, I’m Samantha Sharp! I’m a third year student at the University of Western Ontario in the Geographic Information Science (GIS) program currently working towards my Honours Specialization. My studies are reflective of my interest in practical data applications that can be used to enhance the knowledge base of the general public. I aim to use open source data to produce accessible outputs that inform individuals on social, economic, and political issues that impact their lived environments!
Nicholas Chen: (Middle) Hi, I'm Nicholas Chen! I'm currently a third-year working towards a BA in Geography and Environment, specializing in Commercial Aviation Management at the University of Western Ontario. I'm also completing a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). My studies reflect my passion for understanding how spatial analysis and aviation intersect, and I'm excited about using GIS to solve real-world challenges. Whether it's mapping complex systems or exploring innovative solutions in transportation and environment, I'm driven to combine technology and geography to make a meaningful impact.
Angelica Simone: (Right) Hi, I'm Angelica Simone! I am a third year student at the University of Western Ontario double majoring in Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Psychology. My studies reflect my passion for understanding spatial patterns and human behavior, and I’m especially interested in how data-driven insights can improve decision-making in social and environmental contexts. I aim to analyze spatial trends or explore cognitive influences on perception, and I enjoy combining technology and psychology to tackle real-world challenges in innovative ways.