Mapping Play Deserts

A GIS Approach to the Study of Playability in the City of Vancouver

Omada - Terran wilkie, Andrew Wilson, Hollie Moulaison, Ian Lochhead, & Samantha Bets

Play Deserts & Child Density

To further examine the relation between the identified play deserts and the location of children aged 10 to 14 within the study area, a map was created overlaying these two variables on a map of the City of Vancouver. While this is similar the results of the Playability & Child Density section, this map provides a more easily interpretable visualization of the relationship between the distribution of children and the areas of the city with the lowest quality of play spaces. This map shows a general trend where, with a few exceptions, play deserts are consistent with areas of low pediatric density.

For a detailed map legend, please click the ">>" button in the top left corner of the map. Other features of this interactive map include the ability to zoom in and out, search, and toggle the base map.


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