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Title: PARTICIPATORY MAPPING GIS TOOLS FOR MAKING HIDDEN PLACES VISIBLE A CASE STUDY OF THE TEXAS FREEDOM COLONIES ATLAS
Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis
Publication Year: 2019
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Abstract: This report explains the process and literature informing the development of a web-based crowdsourced mapping tool accompanied by map-based survey forms for data collection, aiming to 1) visualize the findings of the project’s mapping process, and 2) map and document freedom colonies in Texas. This platform is called the Texas Freedom Colonies Atlas and is a part of the Texas Freedom Colonies Project—a five-year research study conducted by Dr. Andrea Roberts. By utilizing Dr. Roberts preexisting survey instruments and map layers as well as the capabilities of ArcGIS Online and Survey123 -from Esri, the author created a publically shareable Atlas ( or map of freedom colonies) accessible anytime from anywhere. This platform enables users to see the settlement on the map and explore the information that was gathered –by the research team or from the public through crowdsourcing- and presented by the mapping tool. They can also add their settlement to the map –if it is not already there – and share their information about that place. This information might include origin stories, history, nearest major city, church, school, cemetery, or any special features such as state historical markers or The National Register of Historic Places. Current and former residents of these settlements and their descendants are the primary target audience of the project. Users can also submit additional documents they might have along with the survey form. These documents can contain different forms including images, documents, or videos and will be attached to the points on the map. These crowdsourced data then will be published on the mapping tool so other users who are not willing to share information can see the points and data added by other users. ...
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Authors: BIAZAR, MOHAMMAD J
Institution: Texas A&M University
Department: Urban Planning
Advisor: Andrea Roberts
Degree: MASTER OF URBAN PLANNING
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Pages: 95
Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS
Topics: Land Use/Urban Organization, Other
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