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Application 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/owugis.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/instant\/attachmentviewer\/index.html?appid=e3365a9e9ba547c1ba7bb384f6bc98bc<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In my first application, I decided to build an interactive web map that displays the various locations I have traveled to that I find meaningful. Through this idea, I considered framing it through the lens of environmental consciousness – which I did. As I have discussed throughout this course, environmental consciousness is a pressing concern that affects every individual. By mapping our own movements and lifestyles, we can better visualize our personal ecological footprints. This map was created using ArcGIS Online and Experience Builder, a platform that allows for a more immersive and user-focused experience than a traditional static map. My goal for this app was to move beyond simple data points and instead highlight a commitment to sustainable practices. I utilized a hosted feature layer to input specific locations, adding descriptions and categories that reflect my journey. This project aligns with my belief that minimalism\u2014living with only the bare essentials\u2014is a vital strategy for reducing waste. By exploring these locations in a structured, digital format, users can see how individual movement and residency are interconnected with the broader environment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Application 2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/owugis.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/instant\/3dviewer\/index.html?appid=d4fa0652a4e449098bb922a0d54db0c9<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The second application I have chosen focuses on the visualization of a local park using ArcGIS Scene Viewer – the park being Mingo Park. As we move toward a more sustainable future, the way we design and perceive our shared green spaces becomes crucial. 3D web scenes provide a realistic experience that 2D maps cannot, allowing us to visualize height, depth, and the physical presence of nature in our communities. This is essential for addressing matters such as overexploitation. Through accurately modeling our natural resources, we can better advocate for their preservation and future. In this scene, I utilized 3D object layers and sketch layers to represent environmental features such as trees. One of the most impactful elements of this application is the daylight tool, which simulates how shadows and sunlight interact with the environment over time. I had fun playing around with it! Despite this feature being amusing, it highlights the importance of environmental conservation in urban planning, further showing how the air we breathe and the land we inhabit are affected by the physical structures around them. While some may debate that high-tech mapping is a pursuit of profit, I believe that using 3D GIS is a necessary step in driving economic growth that does not come at the cost of the planet. However, I do also believe that this technology is powerful and should be used carefully – similar to ArcGIS-Pro. All in all, this application is, and can be, used as a tool for scholars and activists alike to promote a deeper awareness of the natural world.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Application 1 https:\/\/owugis.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/instant\/attachmentviewer\/index.html?appid=e3365a9e9ba547c1ba7bb384f6bc98bc\u00a0 In my first application, I decided to build an interactive web map that displays the various locations I have traveled to that I find meaningful. Through this idea, I considered framing it through the lens of environmental consciousness – which I did. As I have discussed throughout this course, environmental consciousness is a pressing concern that affects every individual. By mapping our own movements and lifestyles, we can better visualize our personal ecological footprints. This map was created using ArcGIS Online and Experience Builder, a platform that allows for a more immersive and user-focused experience than a traditional static map. My goal for this app was to move beyond simple data points and instead highlight a commitment to sustainable practices. I utilized a hosted feature layer to input specific locations, adding descriptions and categories that reflect my journey. This project aligns with my belief that minimalism\u2014living with only the bare essentials\u2014is a vital strategy for reducing waste. By exploring these locations in a structured, digital format, users can see how individual movement and residency are interconnected with the broader environment. Application 2\u00a0 https:\/\/owugis.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/instant\/3dviewer\/index.html?appid=d4fa0652a4e449098bb922a0d54db0c9\u00a0 The second application I have chosen focuses on the visualization of a local park using ArcGIS Scene Viewer – the park being Mingo Park. As we move toward a more sustainable future, the way we design and perceive our shared green spaces becomes crucial. 3D web scenes provide a realistic experience that 2D maps cannot, allowing us to visualize height, depth, and the physical presence of nature in our communities. This is essential for addressing matters such as overexploitation. Through accurately modeling our natural resources, we can better advocate for their preservation and future. In this scene, I utilized 3D object layers and sketch layers to represent environmental features such as trees. One of the most impactful elements of this application is the daylight tool, which simulates how shadows and sunlight interact with the environment over time. I had fun playing around with it! Despite this feature being amusing, it highlights the importance of environmental conservation in urban planning, further showing how the air we breathe and the land we inhabit are affected by the physical structures around them. While some may debate that high-tech mapping is a pursuit of profit, I believe that using 3D GIS is a necessary step in driving economic growth that does not come at the cost of the planet. However, I do also believe that this technology is powerful and should be used carefully – similar to ArcGIS-Pro. All in all, this application is, and can be, used as a tool for scholars and activists alike to promote a deeper awareness of the natural world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2388,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3292","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/geog-292\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3292","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/geog-292\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/geog-292\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/geog-292\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2388"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/geog-292\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3292"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/geog-292\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3292\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3293,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/geog-292\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3292\/revisions\/3293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/geog-292\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3292"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/geog-292\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3292"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/geog-292\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3292"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}