Season 4 | Episode 17: How GIS Is Shaping Accessible Spaces
Curious about how cities can become more accessible? In this episode of Geographical Thinking, we're talking with Kate Clark and Katherine Deturbide from the Planning for Equity, Accessibility and Community Health (PEACH) Research Unit at Dalhousie University. Together, we'll explore how GIS is revolutionizing city planning to create more inclusive and connected spaces. From the forward-thinking 15-minute city to the innovative CANdid Access project, join us on this fascinating journey into the future of urban planning!
Looking for resources on what we discussed in today’s podcast? Check them out below!
PEACH Research Unit: A research unit at Dalhousie University's School of Planning in Halifax, NS, dedicated to exploring and informing urban design and planning practices to create more equitable, accessible and healthy communities.
15-Minute Neighbourhood Indicators: A research project focused on assessing key built environment indicators that facilitate access to daily needs within a 15-minute walk.
CANdid Access: Part of an ongoing tactical urbanism project, CANdid Access is an online platform for sharing photos and information about community accessibility, with additional resources and privacy information available through links on the page.
Benchmarking Spatial Access: A study focusing on increasing spatial accessibility for residents with disabilities by combining the quality of pedestrian infrastructure and the proximity of essential services to understand the priority amenities, acceptable travel distances and necessary built environment features for safe and efficient navigation.
The Linkable Open Data Environment: An exploratory initiative aimed at harmonizing open microdata from various governmental sources, resulting in core datasets, open-source tools and collaborative efforts in an open space.
