Construction Mapping in London, Ontario
Posted 23 hours ago
By Nicholas Chen in the Western Blog
Abstract This report is in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) #202420, initiated by the Neighbourhood Organizations in London, Ontario, seeking mapping analysis of road closures between September 2023 and September 2024. The project aims to assess the impact of these closures on local residents, businesses, and commuters by mapping the location, duration, and scale of the closures. The goal is to evaluate […]
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Introduction!
Posted 23 hours ago
By Nicholas Chen in the Western Blog
Hi, I’m Nicholas Chen! I’m a fourth-year student at Western University Ontario, currently working towards a BA in Geography and Environment, specializing in Commercial Aviation Management. I’m also completing a certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS). My studies reflect my passion for understanding how spatial analysis and aviation intersect, and I’m excited about using GIS […]
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2025 GIS in Education and Research Conference
Posted 23 hours ago
By Nicholas Chen in the Western Blog
Reflecting on the 2025 GIS in Education and Research Conference: Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the 2025 GIS in Education and Research Conference, hosted by Esri Canada at the University of Toronto’s Hart House, representing Western University. The event brought together educators, students, and researchers from across Canada to explore how […]
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A Spatial Analysis of EV Charging Stations in Vancouver, British Columbia
Posted 23 hours ago
By Nicholas Chen in the Western Blog
Background: This study measures spatial accessibility to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Vancouver using a service area analysis. By generating travel-time polygons from dissemination area (DA) centroids, we evaluate how many charging ports are reachable within 15-minute drive times. Accessibility is assessed during different times of day, accounting for traffic variations using ArcGIS Online’s […]
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Esri ECCE App Challenge 2025
Posted 5 months ago
By Samantha Sharp in the Western Blog
Vancouver Rental and Housing Affordability This year I has the opportunity to participate in the ECCE App challenge! As a student associate I have loves exploring Esri’s various technologies, and withe this being my second year in the program, my teammates and I wanted to push ourselves to create an app that serves a community […]
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Doors Open Ottawa 2025
Posted 5 months ago
By Samantha Sharp in the Western Blog
Walking and Shuttle Map This summer I have has the privilege of working as a GIS Assistant for the City of Ottawa, assisting their GeoSolutions team with cartographic creation as well as assisting the various engineering and forestry departments in using Esri technology. My first project has been to create a digitized walking and shuttle […]
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Introduction
Posted 8 months ago
By James Brackett in the Western Blog
Hello everyone! My name is James and I am a 4th year student at Western University. Currently, I am working towards an Honours BSc in Geographic Information Science. As a child, I was very interested in maps. One year, my parents gifted me an atlas, and I would examine the maps almost every night. At […]
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Measuring Public Transit Accessibility to Cantonese-Speaking Family Physicians in Greater Vancouver
Posted 1 year ago
By Eunice Chu in the Western Blog
Introduction Healthcare accessibility is a fundamental right for every population group, and it plays an important role in the health of the population (World health Organization, 2017). The recent covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need for spatially balanced and accessible healthcare services, as well as having equitable access for all population groups. Family physicians play […]
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The Upscaling of Winter Wheat Aboveground Nitrogen Content Estimation Using Geostatistical Analysis
Posted 1 year ago
By Mohammad Rokhafrouz in the Western Blog
Introduction Nitrogen is the most essential and demanded nutrient for plants [1]. It is also one of the most costly to supply, making commercial fertilizers a major expense in agriculture [2]. Nitrogen deficiency reduces crop growth and yields [3], while overapplication may have unwanted environmental impacts and cost of production [4]. Therefore, managing nitrogen fertilizers […]
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Emergency Response at the University of Western Ontario: Accessibility Analysis of Code Blue Emergency Phones
Posted 1 year ago
By Henry Shaver in the Western Blog
Background University campuses are busy places, with thousands of students and faculty frequenting the grounds every day – and the University of Western Ontario is no exception. With 38,000 students enrolled in the Fall of 2022, this large number of young adults brings numerous safety concerns. (Western Communications, 2022). The following campus safety concerns were […]
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