Noting a lack of publicly available and updated TransLink data for GIS analysis, I created a GitHub repository for open, updated, and ready-for-analysis datasets such as bus routes, bus stops, and rapid transit routes.
In Nov 2021, I participated in my first mapathon, hosted by Licker Geospatial Consulting Co. It consisted of two rounds, the first being a speed-based event while the second focused on analysis and technical knowledge.
I compiled location data for search and rescue call-outs by going through Emergency Management BC's reports and Facebook posts. Using that data, I created a Leaflet heatmap of all of the call-outs in the North Shore Mountains.
While geocoding a large dataset based on postal codes, I discovered that many of the postal code values had a space. I wrote a Python script to parse a directory for csv files, loop through each row in a csv file, and remove any spaces from the postal code field.
My team was tasked to create an inventory of compost bins on campus and to collect accessibility and contamination data. We wanted to know if there was any correlation between bin accessibility and the rate of contamination.
Using satellite imagery and census data, I analyzed the wildfire damage across the city in relation to its dwelling density and median household income. In addition, I mapped the fire progression to see if FireSmart practices were effective in reducing damage to homes.