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Preparing Geographic Data for Your Next Design Project in Illustrator
This guide presents the steps to convert a GIS shapefile of streets or roads into an SVG file that can be viewed and manipulated in Adobe Illustrator or a similar program.
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Preparing Geographic Data for Your Next Design Project in Illustrator
This guide presents the steps to convert a GIS shapefile of streets or roads into an SVG file that can be viewed and manipulated in Adobe Illustrator or a similar program.
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Displaying Hierarchical Geographic Data with a D3 Tree, or How to Fit 23 Maps of Philadelphia on One "Page"
In this blog, we discuss our experience displaying hierarchical geographic data with a D3 tree, and how to fit multiple maps of Philadelphia on one page.
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Creating a Tree Planting Prioritization Model in QGIS
In this post, we detail our experience creating a tree planting prioritization model in QGIS.
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Making Custom Infowindows and Legends in CartoDB Editor
In this post we detail our experience making custom infowindows and legends in CartoDB Editor
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Measuring Access with Network Distances
Now in its fourth year, Azavea’s Summer of Maps Program has become an important resource for non-profits and student GIS analysts alike. Non-profits receive pro bono spatial analysis work that can enhance their organizational decision-making processes and programmatic activities, while students benefit from Azavea mentors’ expertise. This year, three fellows worked on projects for six organizations that spanned…
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How to Create An Atlas-Style Map with Many Layers in ArcGIS
In this blog we provide a few tips to manage base map features and create an atlas-style map with many layers without distracting from the information presented.
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Mapping Substandard Housing with Philadelphia’s License and Inspection Data
In this blog post we discuss our work with The Legal Clinic for the Disabled (LCD) and our efforts to help them compare their client intake records with publicly-available geographic data in order to explore the relationship between poverty, disability, and unsafe or substandard housing conditions.
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GIS, Mapping and Cartography Tools to Get You Started on Your Next Project
In this post we outline a list of tools and resources for various applications that will kickstart your project with the latest GIS, Mapping, and Cartography Tools.
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How to Get Census Data for Maps in 5 Steps
In this blog, we summarize a strategy you can use to gather census data for maps.
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Preparing for a Spatial Career: Tips for Students
We tackle the question: how can students prepare themselves for a spatial career – a career in spatial analysis?
