This page flags some planned AGC 2019 sessions of interest to our conference community. Watch this page from now through October as more featured sessions are added.
Paper Session: Standardizing and Integrating Geospatial Data to Support National, Regional, and Global Analysis and Decision-Making
The need for standardized and integrated geospatial and statistical data has become critical as government agencies and national statistical organizations collaborate in response to natural disasters and other events or to facilitate regional and global comparative analysis. In this session, we report on several efforts in which the Census Bureau™s Geography Division is involved. We report on the current effort to develop standardized island-wide address and housing unit location data for Puerto Rico, in response to the challenges faced by agencies and organizations in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria. We then turn our attention to efforts in the Americas to develop integrated geospatial and statistical data, particularly for Central America, under the auspices of the Pan American Institute for Geography and History. Last, we report on the progress toward development of a Global Statistical Geospatial Framework as part of the United Nations™ Global Geographic Information Management (UN-GGIM) Program.
Session Key Words: Geospatial, Integrated Data, Sustainable Development
Session Contact: Michael Ratcliffe, US Census
The need for standardized and integrated geospatial and statistical data has become critical as government agencies and national statistical organizations collaborate in response to natural disasters and other events or to facilitate regional and global comparative analysis. In this session, we report on several efforts in which the Census Bureau™s Geography Division is involved. We report on the current effort to develop standardized island-wide address and housing unit location data for Puerto Rico, in response to the challenges faced by agencies and organizations in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria. We then turn our attention to efforts in the Americas to develop integrated geospatial and statistical data, particularly for Central America, under the auspices of the Pan American Institute for Geography and History. Last, we report on the progress toward development of a Global Statistical Geospatial Framework as part of the United Nations™ Global Geographic Information Management (UN-GGIM) Program.
Session Key Words: Geospatial, Integrated Data, Sustainable Development
Session Contact: Michael Ratcliffe, US Census
Roundtable: Gender Concerns in the Geography Workspace
The #MeToo movement and similar campaigns motivated a group of geographers and business representatives to discuss working conditions faced by female geographers and those who identify as “other” genders. That discussion led to identification of twelve workplace concerns of individuals who are not or do not identify as male, and those support their non-male collogues. Following this dialogue, a survey was conducted to Applied Geography Conference participants and members of the AAG Applied Geography Specialty Group to determine the level of interest for a round table discussion on this theme and to select three specific concerns to be covered during a regular AGC session. The three highest-ranking topics are: “Career sabotage: To speak or not speak up on experiencing or being aware of gender bias and inappropriate behavior in the work place;” “Blind spots: How do we recognize and remove individual and cultural blind spots associated with gender concerns? What do we do once these are uncovered and there is recognition of gender issues? What societal and work-world dynamics might this result in?” and “Generation-specific challenges versus ongoing prejudices: Are today's gender issues a function of generation or culture or both?”
Session Key Words: Gender, Workplace, Working Conditions, Discussion
Session Contact: Dawna Cerney, Youngstown State University
The #MeToo movement and similar campaigns motivated a group of geographers and business representatives to discuss working conditions faced by female geographers and those who identify as “other” genders. That discussion led to identification of twelve workplace concerns of individuals who are not or do not identify as male, and those support their non-male collogues. Following this dialogue, a survey was conducted to Applied Geography Conference participants and members of the AAG Applied Geography Specialty Group to determine the level of interest for a round table discussion on this theme and to select three specific concerns to be covered during a regular AGC session. The three highest-ranking topics are: “Career sabotage: To speak or not speak up on experiencing or being aware of gender bias and inappropriate behavior in the work place;” “Blind spots: How do we recognize and remove individual and cultural blind spots associated with gender concerns? What do we do once these are uncovered and there is recognition of gender issues? What societal and work-world dynamics might this result in?” and “Generation-specific challenges versus ongoing prejudices: Are today's gender issues a function of generation or culture or both?”
Session Key Words: Gender, Workplace, Working Conditions, Discussion
Session Contact: Dawna Cerney, Youngstown State University
Supporting Women in Geography: Encouraging and Advancing Careers in Academia and Research
This panel and open discussion seeks to provide a space for women in the traditionally male- dominated discipline of geography to come together (1) in celebration of women’s achievements, advancements, and contributions to the discipline, while (2) illuminating areas in which women can be better supported while pursuing or advancing their career in academia or geographic research. In particular, this discussion will place emphasis on issues of gender within the context of variety of topics including managing a work/ life balance, conducting research and publication, teaching and mentoring, service and leadership expectations, and promoting representation through professional advancement. Panelists represent a broad range of life experiences, objectives, and areas of geographic research. Additionally, perspectives from a variety of career stages, including graduate students, mid career, and late-career faculty members, are included in the discussion. All Applied Geography Conference attendees, regardless of gender identity, are invited and encouraged to participate in this discussion through the sharing of personal experiences and generation of ideas, questions, and concerns.
Session Key Words: gender, gender identity, representation, SWIG, women in geography, women in academia, intersectionality
Session Contact: Caroline Brinegar, UNC Charlotte
This panel and open discussion seeks to provide a space for women in the traditionally male- dominated discipline of geography to come together (1) in celebration of women’s achievements, advancements, and contributions to the discipline, while (2) illuminating areas in which women can be better supported while pursuing or advancing their career in academia or geographic research. In particular, this discussion will place emphasis on issues of gender within the context of variety of topics including managing a work/ life balance, conducting research and publication, teaching and mentoring, service and leadership expectations, and promoting representation through professional advancement. Panelists represent a broad range of life experiences, objectives, and areas of geographic research. Additionally, perspectives from a variety of career stages, including graduate students, mid career, and late-career faculty members, are included in the discussion. All Applied Geography Conference attendees, regardless of gender identity, are invited and encouraged to participate in this discussion through the sharing of personal experiences and generation of ideas, questions, and concerns.
Session Key Words: gender, gender identity, representation, SWIG, women in geography, women in academia, intersectionality
Session Contact: Caroline Brinegar, UNC Charlotte
Panel: Finding the Right Retail Location With a Complex Scoring Model and a Simple Sales Forecasting Model
Moody™s Analytics recently launched Commercial Location Score, an advanced quantitative solution for evaluating commercial real estate. The tool helps commercial real estate investors, lenders, and developers to evaluate the suitability of over 7.2 million commercially-zoned parcels in the United States by computing a numerical score for each parcel based on its suitability for five commercial property asset classes (office, retail, multi-family housing, industrial, and hotel). A panelist thoroughly familiar with the model's underpinnings will explain and demonstrate its strengths and shortcomings, and answer questions.
In the second half, the effectiveness of a simple sales forecasting model adapted from a real estate appraisal-based fundamental market analysis framework and based on drug store sales data from the Economic Census will be benchmarked by comparing forecast results against the actual sales data for the particular chain drug store for which sales were forecasted.
Session Key Words: retail, model, sales forecast, drug store, location score
Session Contact: Tom Dwyer, Bank of Hope
Moody™s Analytics recently launched Commercial Location Score, an advanced quantitative solution for evaluating commercial real estate. The tool helps commercial real estate investors, lenders, and developers to evaluate the suitability of over 7.2 million commercially-zoned parcels in the United States by computing a numerical score for each parcel based on its suitability for five commercial property asset classes (office, retail, multi-family housing, industrial, and hotel). A panelist thoroughly familiar with the model's underpinnings will explain and demonstrate its strengths and shortcomings, and answer questions.
In the second half, the effectiveness of a simple sales forecasting model adapted from a real estate appraisal-based fundamental market analysis framework and based on drug store sales data from the Economic Census will be benchmarked by comparing forecast results against the actual sales data for the particular chain drug store for which sales were forecasted.
Session Key Words: retail, model, sales forecast, drug store, location score
Session Contact: Tom Dwyer, Bank of Hope
Panel: How Geographers Can Have Influence within their Organizations
Many organizations realize the value of having a GIS/Geography professional or two within their ranks. However how are these departments viewed in the overall operation of the organization? Are they simply viewed as the "mapping team?" or can they have a broader influence on analytics within an organization? There is a greater realization that everything happens somewhere. How have some within our Geographic community been able to break the mold of simply being the mapping team and become recognized as thought leaders within their organization?
Session Key Words: Thought Leadership, Influence
Session Contact: Gary Gruccio, Signet Jewelers
Many organizations realize the value of having a GIS/Geography professional or two within their ranks. However how are these departments viewed in the overall operation of the organization? Are they simply viewed as the "mapping team?" or can they have a broader influence on analytics within an organization? There is a greater realization that everything happens somewhere. How have some within our Geographic community been able to break the mold of simply being the mapping team and become recognized as thought leaders within their organization?
Session Key Words: Thought Leadership, Influence
Session Contact: Gary Gruccio, Signet Jewelers
Paper Session: Craft Breweries as a Neighborhood Amenity
There are over 7,000 craft breweries in the United States. An estimated 83% of Americans live within ten miles of a craft brewery. Many urban dwellers, however, live much closer to such an establishment. Inspired by Oldenburg’s work on Third Places, this session will explore craft breweries as through the neighborhood amenity lens. The session will comprise four papers. The first presentation argues that craft breweries are a neighborhood amenity, whose presence can have a positive impact on the quality of life of urban residents. This paper provides the conceptual framework for the other papers in this session, which will explore craft breweries from the perspective of property values, walkability, and crime.
Session Key Words: Craft Breweries, Neighborhoods, Amenities
Session Contact: Neil Reid, University of Toledo
There are over 7,000 craft breweries in the United States. An estimated 83% of Americans live within ten miles of a craft brewery. Many urban dwellers, however, live much closer to such an establishment. Inspired by Oldenburg’s work on Third Places, this session will explore craft breweries as through the neighborhood amenity lens. The session will comprise four papers. The first presentation argues that craft breweries are a neighborhood amenity, whose presence can have a positive impact on the quality of life of urban residents. This paper provides the conceptual framework for the other papers in this session, which will explore craft breweries from the perspective of property values, walkability, and crime.
Session Key Words: Craft Breweries, Neighborhoods, Amenities
Session Contact: Neil Reid, University of Toledo
Workshop: Telling your Story with Esri Story Maps
Esri Story Maps combine audio, video, narrative, photographs, and interactive web maps that enable the user to use and create immersive experiences that communicate powerfully and creatively. Join Geographer Joseph Kerski for an exciting hands-on workshop where you will be empowered to use these powerful tools for communication. Because story maps are connected to the ArcGIS environment, they can connect to spatial analysis and field collected data. Bring your laptop or tablet and be prepared to be engaged, learn new skills, and gain confidence that you can tell your own story using story maps.
Session Key Words: Storytelling, Storymaps, Esri, GIS
Session Contact: Joseph Kerski, Esri
Esri Story Maps combine audio, video, narrative, photographs, and interactive web maps that enable the user to use and create immersive experiences that communicate powerfully and creatively. Join Geographer Joseph Kerski for an exciting hands-on workshop where you will be empowered to use these powerful tools for communication. Because story maps are connected to the ArcGIS environment, they can connect to spatial analysis and field collected data. Bring your laptop or tablet and be prepared to be engaged, learn new skills, and gain confidence that you can tell your own story using story maps.
Session Key Words: Storytelling, Storymaps, Esri, GIS
Session Contact: Joseph Kerski, Esri
Workshop: Ground-Truthing Multi-Scalar Approaches to Mapping Gentrification
Gentrification has been widely discussed and studied, but disagreement remains on how best to define and measure it. One challenge is the lack of scholarly research applying smaller scales to undercover more geographically specific patterns of neighborhood change. We address this gap by mapping Charlotte gentrification at the census tract level, using Census and ACS data, to create a social status index combining occupation and education variables, as well as at the tax parcel level, using Mecklenburg County administrative data, to create a gentrification index based on building permits and tax assessments. In this workshop, participants will be shown these maps and asked feedback on how easy maps were to understand and how accurately each approach is according to their topical or local knowledge. Participants will also be asked if and how the maps could inform their work and how they could be improved. Understanding whether more advanced modeling, complex indices, or finer geographic resolutions could give a clearer insight of gentrification and capture possible microscale effects across neighborhoods missed by more traditional approaches. Our results will contribute to gentrification debates by using quantitative methods to create indices for gentrification and qualitative methods (ground-truthing) to validate these results.
Session Key Words: Mapping gentrification, Multi-scalar approach, Ground-truthing
Session Contact: Daniel Yonto, UNC Charlotte
Gentrification has been widely discussed and studied, but disagreement remains on how best to define and measure it. One challenge is the lack of scholarly research applying smaller scales to undercover more geographically specific patterns of neighborhood change. We address this gap by mapping Charlotte gentrification at the census tract level, using Census and ACS data, to create a social status index combining occupation and education variables, as well as at the tax parcel level, using Mecklenburg County administrative data, to create a gentrification index based on building permits and tax assessments. In this workshop, participants will be shown these maps and asked feedback on how easy maps were to understand and how accurately each approach is according to their topical or local knowledge. Participants will also be asked if and how the maps could inform their work and how they could be improved. Understanding whether more advanced modeling, complex indices, or finer geographic resolutions could give a clearer insight of gentrification and capture possible microscale effects across neighborhoods missed by more traditional approaches. Our results will contribute to gentrification debates by using quantitative methods to create indices for gentrification and qualitative methods (ground-truthing) to validate these results.
Session Key Words: Mapping gentrification, Multi-scalar approach, Ground-truthing
Session Contact: Daniel Yonto, UNC Charlotte
Workshop: Focus on Field Analysis
Last year’s presentation introduced the basics of a geographer’s work in banking. This year, we’ll focus on field analysis, not just for banking but for the general retail sector as well. Through aerial and streetscape photography, we’ll examine sites for various attributes ranging from trade area accessibility to specific components such as ingress & egress. Bring your computer or at least paper & pencil as one of my goals is for you to draft a field form which you can then modify later for specific location analyses or class assignments.
Session Key Words: Business Geography, Applied Geography, Location Analysis, Field Work, Site Selection
Session Contact: Lynn Sitler, U.S. Bank
Last year’s presentation introduced the basics of a geographer’s work in banking. This year, we’ll focus on field analysis, not just for banking but for the general retail sector as well. Through aerial and streetscape photography, we’ll examine sites for various attributes ranging from trade area accessibility to specific components such as ingress & egress. Bring your computer or at least paper & pencil as one of my goals is for you to draft a field form which you can then modify later for specific location analyses or class assignments.
Session Key Words: Business Geography, Applied Geography, Location Analysis, Field Work, Site Selection
Session Contact: Lynn Sitler, U.S. Bank
More sessions to be posted between now and AGC 2019. Submit your session proposal now!
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