Cartographic Resources for Equitable University–Community Interaction in Slum Areas
Cartographic resources play a crucial role in facilitating communication across various sectors, including research projects focused on low-income communities. Despite this, some researchers still adhere to colonialist and exploitative approaches. This study aims to promote equitable university–comm...
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| author | Marbrisa N. R. das Virgens Patricia L. Brito Ricardo Lustosa Julio Pedrassoli Philipp Ulbrich João Porto de Albuquerque Marcos Rodrigo Ferreira Fernando G. Severo Alessandra da S. Figueiredo Marcel Fantin Hussein Khalil Federico Costa |
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| description | Cartographic resources play a crucial role in facilitating communication across various sectors, including research projects focused on low-income communities. Despite this, some researchers still adhere to colonialist and exploitative approaches. This study aims to promote equitable university–community interaction though cartographic resources, aid academic and vulnerable community users in choosing a better platform for their work, and provide insights to developers for improving the platforms to better serve the user profiles of community members. To achieve this, we examined the use of cartographic resources in five projects within low-income communities (commonly referred to as favelas or so-called “slums”) in three Brazilian cities, all guided by equitable principles. The study unfolds in four stages: (i) data collection from documents and interviews; (ii) systematization into seven analytical categories—cartographic resources, data, personnel, processes, equipment, general objectives, and specific objectives; (iii) analysis of eight cartographic resources; and (iv) a critical examination of the outcomes. The synthesis of the collected information identified 65 characteristics/demands, with 17 common to all projects, including vector feature creation, thematic map design, printed map usage, and satellite imagery. We also identified 53 geographic information system (GIS) functionalities required for the projects, predominantly related to vector data generation and editing. The outcomes demonstrate the benefits of project methodologies, contributing to a decolonial university–community praxis. Additionally, they underscore the potential of digital cartographic resources, functioning not solely as data collection tools but also as powerful instruments that empower slum residents to advocate for improvements and foster local development. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-587c18ae438a4f59828f341db4a3b72c2024-03-27T14:06:48ZengMDPI AGUrban Science2413-88512024-03-01812010.3390/urbansci8010020Cartographic Resources for Equitable University–Community Interaction in Slum AreasMarbrisa N. R. das Virgens0Patricia L. Brito1Ricardo Lustosa2Julio Pedrassoli3Philipp Ulbrich4João Porto de Albuquerque5Marcos Rodrigo Ferreira6Fernando G. Severo7Alessandra da S. Figueiredo8Marcel Fantin9Hussein Khalil10Federico Costa11Escola Politécnica, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Civil, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador 40210-630, Bahia, BrazilEscola Politécnica, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Civil, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador 40210-630, Bahia, BrazilLaboratório de SIG e Hospital Universitário Veterinário, Centro Multidisciplinar da Barra, Universidade Federal do Oeste da Bahia, Barra 47100-000, Bahia, BrazilEscola Politécnica, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Civil, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador 40210-630, Bahia, BrazilUrban Big Data Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UKUrban Big Data Centre, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UKPrograma de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computação–PESC/COPPE, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-914, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAssociação Preventório Solidário-Banco Comunitário do Preventório, Niterói 24650-370, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilEscola Politécnica, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-914, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilInstituto de Arquitetura e Urbanismo-IAU, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-220, BrazilDepartment of Wildlife, Fish, and Environmental Studies, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 756 51 Uppsala, SwedenInstituto de Saúde Coletiva, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Salvador 40110-040, Bahia, BrazilCartographic resources play a crucial role in facilitating communication across various sectors, including research projects focused on low-income communities. Despite this, some researchers still adhere to colonialist and exploitative approaches. This study aims to promote equitable university–community interaction though cartographic resources, aid academic and vulnerable community users in choosing a better platform for their work, and provide insights to developers for improving the platforms to better serve the user profiles of community members. To achieve this, we examined the use of cartographic resources in five projects within low-income communities (commonly referred to as favelas or so-called “slums”) in three Brazilian cities, all guided by equitable principles. The study unfolds in four stages: (i) data collection from documents and interviews; (ii) systematization into seven analytical categories—cartographic resources, data, personnel, processes, equipment, general objectives, and specific objectives; (iii) analysis of eight cartographic resources; and (iv) a critical examination of the outcomes. The synthesis of the collected information identified 65 characteristics/demands, with 17 common to all projects, including vector feature creation, thematic map design, printed map usage, and satellite imagery. We also identified 53 geographic information system (GIS) functionalities required for the projects, predominantly related to vector data generation and editing. The outcomes demonstrate the benefits of project methodologies, contributing to a decolonial university–community praxis. Additionally, they underscore the potential of digital cartographic resources, functioning not solely as data collection tools but also as powerful instruments that empower slum residents to advocate for improvements and foster local development.https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/8/1/20participatory mappingcollaborative mappingurban developmentsocial cartography |
| spellingShingle | Marbrisa N. R. das Virgens Patricia L. Brito Ricardo Lustosa Julio Pedrassoli Philipp Ulbrich João Porto de Albuquerque Marcos Rodrigo Ferreira Fernando G. Severo Alessandra da S. Figueiredo Marcel Fantin Hussein Khalil Federico Costa Cartographic Resources for Equitable University–Community Interaction in Slum Areas Urban Science participatory mapping collaborative mapping urban development social cartography |
| title | Cartographic Resources for Equitable University–Community Interaction in Slum Areas |
| title_full | Cartographic Resources for Equitable University–Community Interaction in Slum Areas |
| title_fullStr | Cartographic Resources for Equitable University–Community Interaction in Slum Areas |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cartographic Resources for Equitable University–Community Interaction in Slum Areas |
| title_short | Cartographic Resources for Equitable University–Community Interaction in Slum Areas |
| title_sort | cartographic resources for equitable university community interaction in slum areas |
| topic | participatory mapping collaborative mapping urban development social cartography |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/8/1/20 |
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