Dan Ford

Using ArcMap, R, and Adobe Illustrator to Create Data Driven Infographics

By Dan Ford on October 16th, 2018

Learn to create a series of data-driven infographics in the context of a project that evaluates bus performance in each Philadelphia City Council District.

Company

Summer of Maps Fellows Complete Data Analysis Projects for 6 Nonprofits

By Dan Ford on September 25th, 2018

Summer fellows completed projects for nonprofits, helping the organizations answer questions related to environmental, public health, and political issues.

How to Generate a PNG from a Mapbox GL Web Map

Software Engineering

How to Save a Mapbox GL Web Map Extent as an Image

By Dan Ford on August 29th, 2018

Learn how to generate a Data URL or image file of the current map extent from a Mapbox GL Web Map.

Software Engineering

How to Convert Geodatabase Spatial Data and Related Tables to Vector Tiles

By Dan Ford on August 28th, 2018

Use this open source data processing pipeline to convert geodatabase files to vector tiles for use in a web application.

Tool for Conservation: Discovering Protected Habitat for Every Property in New Jersey

Software Engineering

Exploring Protected Wildlife Habitat for Every Property in New Jersey

By Dan Ford on August 27th, 2018

This Azavea 10% Time project defines a process for converting big data files to vector tiles and allows a user to identify habitat areas in need of protection.

Events

Trajectory of Geospatial Open Source Innovation Discussed at FOSS4G NA

By Dan Ford on May 25th, 2018

Earlier this month, we presented, exhibited, and attended talks at FOSS4G NA in St. Louis. Read our recap of events and view the slides from our presentations.