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Explore projects completed for nonprofits as part of previous Azavea Summer of Maps seasons.

2019 projects

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Anna Novak
Anna Novak
2019 fellow
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.
Mapping Determinants of Economic Self-Sufficiency and Well-Being in Philadelphia
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Fay Walker
Fay Walker
2019 fellow
The Forward Montana Foundation
Travel Barriers to Voters in Montana
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Fay Walker
Fay Walker
2019 fellow
The Public Interest Law Center
Mapping and Analyzing Substandard Housing in Philadelphia
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Anna Novak
Anna Novak
2019 fellow
The Nature Conservancy
Identifying Need and Suitability for Green Roofs in New York City

2018 projects

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Xiao Wu
Xiao Wu
2018 fellow
Audubon Alaska
Digitizing maps using R packages and remote sensing techniques
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Gabrielle Beaudry
Gabrielle Beaudry
2018 fellow
Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative
Using eviction rates to calculate displacement in New Orleans
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Dale Watt
Dale Watt
2018 fellow
Legal Clinic for the Disabled
Distribution modeling to locate unmet legal need
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Xiao Wu
Xiao Wu
2018 fellow
National Aquarium
Using geostatistical regression and machine learning models to predict marine debris
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Dale Watt
Dale Watt
2018 fellow
Sierra Streams Institute
Finding priority areas for restoration across a watershed
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Gabrielle Beaudry
Gabrielle Beaudry
2018 fellow
The Committee of Seventy
Exploring Philadelphia campaign finance data to understand impact of fundraising on elections

2017 projects

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Jianting Zhao
Jianting Zhao
2017 fellow
Clean Air Council
An analysis of bike parking demand in Center City Philadelphia
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Sarah Gates
Sarah Gates
2017 fellow
Fair Tech Collective
Investigating refinery flaring pollution and air pollutant concentration
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Jianting Zhao
Jianting Zhao
2017 fellow
Human Computation Institute
Crowdsourced mapping to support sustainable development in rural Tanzania
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Julia Heslin
Julia Heslin
2017 fellow
Speak to Your Health
Mapping impact of the Flint Water Crisis on community health
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Julia Heslin
Julia Heslin
2017 fellow
The Common Market
Regional economy, food security, and agricultural sustainability impact of The Common Market
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Sarah Gates
Sarah Gates
2017 fellow
World Resources Institute
Data driven conservation in the Lac Tele-Lac Tumba landscape

2016 projects

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Annaka Scheeres
Annaka Scheeres
2016 fellow
American Red Cross
Identifying priority communities for West Africa health interventions
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Carlos Bonilla
Carlos Bonilla
2016 fellow
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
An analysis of fatal road crashes and equity
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Annaka Scheeres
Annaka Scheeres
2016 fellow
Chemical Heritage Foundation
A visualization of national, regional and local air quality in the U.S.
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Parker Ziegler
Parker Ziegler
2016 fellow
Ecotrust
Ongoing change in Portland’s urban forest canopy and looking ahead in the 2035 Comprehensive Plan
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Carlos Bonilla
Carlos Bonilla
2016 fellow
The Food Trust
Defining context and presence for food access in Philadelphia
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Parker Ziegler
Parker Ziegler
2016 fellow
Transportation Alternatives
The Road to Vision Zero: traffic crashes and poverty level in New York City

2015 projects

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Laura Laderman
Laura Laderman
2015 fellow
African Family Health Organization
Analysis of healthcare needs and availability for African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees in northeast Philadelphia
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Nathaniel Henry
Nathaniel Henry
2015 fellow
Legal Clinic for the Disabled, Inc.
Visualizing correlations between poverty, health status, legal need, and geography in Philadelphia
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Kevin Frech
Kevin Frech
2015 fellow
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Analyzing Philadelphia landcare’s inactive parcels and the impact of the program in the neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia
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Kevin Frech
Kevin Frech
2015 fellow
Public Laboratory for Open Technology and Science
Tools for assessing and managing human impacts on Maine’s harbors
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Laura Laderman
Laura Laderman
2015 fellow
Sunset Park Health Council dba Lutheran Family Health Centers
Analyzing adult ESOL students’ needs and available community assets in southwest Brooklyn, NY
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Nathaniel Henry
Nathaniel Henry
2015 fellow
The Greening of Detroit
Analysis of total tree canopy in the City of Detroit

2014 projects

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Amory Hillengas
Amory Hillengas
2014 fellow
City Harvest
Analysis of retail food access in low income communities to measure need for and impact of City Harvest programming
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Tim St. Onge
Tim St. Onge
2014 fellow
Community Design Collaborative
Using spatial analysis to prioritize design grants in Philadelphia
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Jenna Glat
Jenna Glat
2014 fellow
The Consortium for Building Energy Innovation
Measuring energy efficiency of Philadelphia's building stock
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Tim St. Onge
Tim St. Onge
2014 fellow
DataHaven
Analyzing the relationships between neighborhood indicators in the Greater New Haven and Valley Region
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Amory Hillengas
Amory Hillengas
2014 fellow
GirlStart
Analysis of funding resources and program adoption of Girlstart in central Texas
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Jenna Glat
Jenna Glat
2014 fellow
TreePeople
Analysis of the correlation of public health and socioeconomic characteristics to tree canopy cover

2013 projects

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Tyler Dahlberg
Tyler Dahlberg
2013 fellow
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Analysis and visualization of bicycle thefts in Philadelphia
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Lena Ferguson
Lena Ferguson
2013 fellow
First Up
Mapping of need versus capacity of high-quality childcare in the Delaware Valley
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Tyler Dahlberg
Tyler Dahlberg
2013 fellow
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
Visualization of high-need residents and underserved areas in Philadelphia for Coalition Against Hunger assistance
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Julia Reeves
Julia Reeves
2013 fellow
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Analysis of urban tree mortality with active and non-active tree tenders
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Lena Ferguson
Lena Ferguson
2013 fellow
Sunlight Foundation
Mapping and analysis of political influence by county
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Julia Reeves
Julia Reeves
2013 fellow
Texas Trees Foundation
Analysis of tree planting locations to prioritize planting projects while evaluating the impact of canopy change in the City of Dallas

2012 projects

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Angela Sakrison
Angela Sakrison
2012 fellow
Audubon Pennsylvania
Analyzing spatial and species patterns in bird collisions in downtown Philadelphia
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Nse-Abasi Esema
Nse-Abasi Esema
2012 fellow
Philadelphia Public School Notebook/WHYY
Visualizing the Renaissance Schools Initiative's impact on the geography of the Philadelphia Public School District
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Angela Sakrison
Angela Sakrison
2012 fellow
Stroud Water Research Center
Evaluating the impact of vegetation changes in the riparian buffer on stream geomorphology and the fish community
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Nse-Abasi Esema
Nse-Abasi Esema
2012 fellow
The Campaign for Working Families
Targeting programs to assist working people in managing their finances

All project shortlists

2019 project shortlist 2018 project shortlist 2017 project shortlist 2016 project shortlist 2015 project shortlist 2014 project shortlist 2013 project shortlist 2012 project shortlist
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