Computing Catchment Areas for Bus Stops using GTFS Static Data
Posted 2 weeks ago
In this tutorial, I’ll demonstrate how to compute catchment areas, or network buffers, around transit stops in Hamilton, Ontario, using the ArcPy Network Analyst module and Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) static data from Open Hamilton. Step 1: Import Required Packages Let’s begin by importing the necessary packages. The urllib and […]
About Me!
Posted 4 weeks ago
Hello fellow ECCE student associates! Happy New Year! My name is Tiana, and I am a masters student at Simon Fraser University. I started my graduate studies in September of 2024, where I am pursuing a Masters of Science in Geography. Prior to this, I completed my Bachelor of Environment degree also at SFU, with […]
A Bit About Me
Posted 1 month ago
Hi all! I am Jenna Mallinson, a 5th year in the Honours Earth and Environmental Sciences Co-Op program at McMaster. I am finishing up my final year and have completed my GIS Concurrent Certificate. In the past couple of years, I have completed 2 co-op terms (each 8 months), one with Environment and Climate Change […]
Introduction: Kasandra Tworzyanski
Posted 1 month ago
Hi everyone! My name is Kasandra Tworzyanski, and I am a fourth-year student at the University of Toronto. I am studying Physical and Environmental Geography, with minors in GIS and Statistics. I am passionate about the environment, health, and equitable access. My interests lie in identifying areas that lack access to essential services, whether it […]
Displaced Seniors and Healthcare Access: The Impact of Rising Housing Costs in Hamilton
Posted 1 month ago
Introduction Affordable housing is a big issue in Canada. Low income senior renters face more challenges because they often have fixed incomes. As housing becomes increasingly unaffordable, many seniors are displaces from their central neighbourhoods, moving to more suburban areas with fewer services and resources. This shift, driven by rising rents and housing instability, creates […]
Exploring Mental Well-being for Immigrant & Refugee Families in Peel
Posted 2 months ago
I recently took a course called GGR381: Digital Mapping & Principles of Cartography with Professor Matthew Adams, and it completely changed how I view maps. Before, I thought they followed a simple formula, to represent a geographic place, add a title, legend, and other map elements, and call it a day. However, I learned that […]
Introduction
Posted 2 months ago
Hi everyone, my name is William Chan, and I’m thrilled to be joining ECCE as one of the new student associates! I’m currently in my fourth year at the University of Toronto, majoring in Human Geography and Political Science, with a minor in GIS. My academic interests are rooted in economic geography and political economy, […]
Meet Zehui Yin: ECCE New Student Associate at McMaster University
Posted 2 months ago
My name is Zehui Yin, and I am one of the new ECCE student associates at McMaster University. I am pursuing a PhD in Geography at the School of Earth, Environment & Society, under the mentorship of Dr. Darren Scott.
About Me: Mapping the Seas
Posted 3 months ago
Hello! My name is Roxy Dorris and I am honoured to be one of the new student associates for Esri Canada’s GIS Centres of Excellence representing Dalhousie University. I am currently finishing my fifth year at Dal where I am completing a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, with a minor in Geography and a […]
Introduction: Simon Hunter
Posted 3 months ago
Hello everyone, My name is Simon Hunter, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as a University of Toronto student pursuing a diverse and interdisciplinary academic path. I’m majoring in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Communication, Culture, Information, and Technology (CCIT), and Computer Science. This combination fuels my passion for exploring how spatial data, technology, and communication […]
