Mapping Gowanus

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Static Maps, Created With The ESRI ArcGIS Software

1 Building Age
Gowanus has many historic buildings. Of the buildings in the neighborhood, 77% were built before 1940.

2 Household Income
Residents in Gowanus and Red Hook have a lower income level, compared to Carroll Gardens and Park Slope. The blue squares on the map indicate the two public housing projects in the neighborhood: Wyckoff Gardens and Gowanus Houses.

3 Land Use
A percentage of the current land use in Gowanus may change from manufacturing to residential.

4 Population Density
The population density of Gowanus is significantly less than the surrounding neighborhoods. The orange squares by the head of the canal indicate the two public housing projects.

5 Green Infrastructure
Gowanus has fewer trees and parks when compared with Carroll Gardens and Park Slope, showing the need for more green infrastructure

6 Elevation
A topographic map showing detail of the surrounding neighborhoods.

The Spatial Analysis and Visualization Initiative (SAVI)

SAVI is a new interdisciplinary department at Pratt, led by Professor Jessie Braden. During the Spring 2014 semester I develop these maps, assisted by other students from the Programs for Sustainable Planning and Development, Architecture, and Digital Arts Departments. More information about SAVI