Assessing walkability in neighbourhoods
TRAIN | 18-19 Feb | 10 hrs | Use a mix of GIS-based tools to survey, analyze & visualize walkability
Workshop details
Building data and evidence is the first step towards initiating action. In this workshop, you will learn what affects walkability in our streets and the tools you can use to audit and analyse them. // WHAT WILL YOU GET TO LEARN? - Understanding what walkability means in the context of Indian Cities - Common data parameters for auditing a walking network - Integration and applicability of MerginMaps, QGIS and Leaflet This workshop is a part of our 'Decoding Mobility: Train Series’, which aims to build evidence-based problem-solving capacity through knowledge sharing and skilling. The workshop is open to anyone who wants to learn how to use a combination of GIS-based open-source tools to solve for walkability issues. // TRAINERS: Aishwarya Soni (Architect and Sustainable Mobility Specialist) Preethi Raj (Civil Engineer and GIS Specialist) Naveen Kumar GT (Urban Planner and GIS Specialist) Nithya Gowda (GIS Specialist) // WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: Day 1 (SAT) 09:00 am - 11:00 am | Theory session 11:00 am - 11:30 am | Tea break 11:30 am - 02:30 pm | Technical Training and form creation (data collection) 02:30 pm onwards | Field data collection (in your own neighbourhoods) Day 2 (SUN) 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Technical Training (data collation and analysis) 11:00 am - 01:30 pm | Working with the tools (create audit maps) 01:30 pm - 02:00 pm | Reflections Open to professionals, students, and active citizens who are familiar and comfortable with using digital tools. Limited seats available, up to 15 participants.
Contact Details
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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