The Gap in Cartographic Methodology That Hurts Our Own Communities | Kate Hoffert | TEDxUConn

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Challenges Faced by Underserved Communities in Cartography

Lack of resources for comprehensive mapping and infrastructure investment creates a cycle of decline.
Inadequate cartography leads to gaps in data collection, hindering development.
Imprecise land-use planning results in property disputes, unsustainable development, and disadvantages in essential services.
Insufficient GIS funding affects economic development, causing businesses to leave, buildings to be abandoned, and population to decline.
Poor cartography leads to inefficient resource allocation, resulting in financial losses.
Environmental hazards that are not properly mapped and accounted for can cause pollution control issues that impact the entire world.
Limited cartographic research hinders advancements in areas like road safety and property investments.

Underserved communities need funding to break the cycle of poverty and achieve success.
Accurate cartography is crucial for disaster prevention, as seen in the case of the Paradise Fire in California.
Open-source GIS software and community initiatives can provide solutions to address these challenges.
Collaboration with educational institutions and utilizing available archives can enhance data sharing and knowledge dissemination.
Encouraging open data sharing, like NOAA sharing weather data for free, can be a valuable resource.
Low-budget community initiatives can create positive environmental change.