Putting People on the Map: Integrating Mixed Methods and GIS for Neighborhood Mapping

Presenter: Jessica Breen (Program Director, Geospatial Research Support, University Library)

This presentation showcases a mixed-methods approach to neighborhood research that centers on community perspectives and experiences. Attendees will learn how qualitative and quantitative methods were combined with GIS technology to map residents’ perceptions of their neighborhood. By prioritizing community voices, we gained a deeper understanding of the community spaces we studied. Participants will learn how to apply mapping and GIS to their own research, putting people on the map and centering voices too often left out of conversations about their communities.