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Essential Reading

  1. Research Paper - The research this is based on: Dr. South's research is the foundation of Clean & Green Philly. Read the abstract (and more, if you're interested) to understand her team's findings.

  2. Community Groups Using Cleanups to Mitigate Gun Violence: This article highlights the work of community groups leveraging cleanup efforts to combat gun violence here in Philly

  3. Prototype on Figma: Explore our interactive prototype on Figma to get a visual sense of our planned user interface and functionality.

In-Depth Resources

  1. PHS LandCare Program: Learn about the PHS LandCare program, which focuses on transforming vacant land in Philadelphia, and was integral to Dr. South's research.

  2. Detroit Future City Field Guide to Lots: Discover Detroit Future City's field guide to vacant lots. This guide offers valuable strategies and recommendations for land use planning and revitalization, which inform our work with Clean & Green Philly.

  3. Grounded in Philly: Grounded in Philly is the best guide to vacant land interventions in Philadelphia. an organization dedicated to vacant land management.

Detailed References

  1. Grounded in Philly’s Vacant Land 215 Toolkit (PDF): This toolkit from the Public Interest Law Center gives in-depth inforamation

  2. Park in a Truck Initiative: Explore the "Park in a Truck" initiative, which demonstrates innovative approaches to creating green spaces in urban areas here in Philadelphia.

  3. The DAO’s 57 Blocks Project (Similar Initiative): Learn about the District Attorney's Office data-driven "57 Blocks" initiative, which proposes targeted interventions in the built environment to reduce gun violence.

  4. Philadelphia Land Bank’s Property Disposition Policies (PDF): Explore the property disposition policies of the Philadelphia Land Bank. Understanding the city's policies related to vacant properties is essential for navigating regulatory aspects of our project.

Project Related Links

  1. Deployed Draft of Current Dashboard: Visit our project's deployed dashboard to see our latest progress and explore the data visualization and analysis features we've implemented.

  2. Older Prototype with Interactive Tool: Check out an older prototype featuring an interactive tool. This demonstrates the evolution of our project's user interface and functionality.

  3. Earliest Prototype (ArcGIS Storymap): Take a look at the earliest prototype created as an ArcGIS Storymap. This resource provides insights into the initial conceptualization of our project.