ArcGIS for Beginners

Mapping Urban Green Spaces

Elizabeth Rosenbloom

Are you ready to explore the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and learn how to transform and visualize data? Join us in this beginner-friendly guided project where working with urban parks data and master the essential function of table joins in GIS.

Are you ready to explore the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and learn how to transform and visualize data? Join us in this beginner-friendly guided project where working with urban parks data and master the essential function of table joins in GIS.

In this project, you will embark on a journey to understand, analyze, and visualize geospatial information effectively. The project is inspired by the scenario of the imaginary nonprofit, A Greener Town Today, and its initiative to promote urban green spaces. You will become proficient in navigating databases, importing geospatial data, and performing table joins to combine different datasets. Through the project, you will also learn to change map symbology and create user-friendly visuals for stakeholders.

This project is designed for GIS beginners eager to learn how to transform data and visualize it through the essential function of table joins. To successfully complete this project, you will need a fully-configured ArcGIS account and some basic understanding of GIS, such as examples of uses and industry applications. Whether you are a student, a professional in urban planning, or simply passionate about environmental advocacy, this guided project will equip you with practical skills and knowledge to make a meaningful geospatial impact.

Join us on this journey to unlock GIS's potential and contribute to creating a greener, more sustainable urban environment. Let's explore the power of green spaces together!

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Project Overview

In this project, you will embark on a journey to understand, analyze, and visualize geospatial information effectively. The project is inspired by the scenario of the imaginary nonprofit, A Greener Town Today, and its initiative to promote urban green spaces. You will become proficient in navigating databases, importing geospatial data, and performing table joins to combine different datasets. Through the project, you will also learn to change map symbology and create user-friendly visuals for stakeholders. This project is designed for GIS beginners eager to learn how to transform data and visualize it through the essential function of table joins. To successfully complete this project, you will need a fully-configured ArcGIS account and some basic understanding of GIS, such as examples of uses and industry applications. Whether you are a student, a professional in urban planning, or simply passionate about environmental advocacy, this guided project will equip you with practical skills and knowledge to make a meaningful geospatial impact. Join us on this journey to unlock GIS's potential and contribute to creating a greener, more sustainable urban environment. Let's explore the power of green spaces together!

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in ArcGIS for Beginners: Mapping Urban Green Spaces with these activities:

Read 'GIS Tutorial' by Wilpen L. Gorr and Kristen S. Kurland

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Provides a comprehensive overview of GIS concepts and techniques, reinforcing your understanding of the fundamentals covered in the course.

View GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Pro 3.1 on Amazon

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Read the assigned chapters of 'GIS Tutorial' to supplement your course materials.
Complete the exercises and review questions in the book to test your comprehension.

Connect with GIS professionals

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Builds your professional network and allows you to learn from the experiences and insights of others in the GIS field.

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Attend GIS meetups or industry events.
Connect with GIS professionals on LinkedIn or other social media platforms.

Review GIS basics

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Refreshes your foundational knowledge in GIS, ensuring you have a solid understanding of the concepts and terminology used throughout the course.

Browse courses on GIS

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Review key GIS concepts such as spatial data, attributes, and coordinate systems.
Practice using GIS software to create and edit geospatial data.

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Follow ArcGIS tutorials on table joins

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Provides guided practice in performing table joins, which is a crucial skill for combining and analyzing geospatial data.

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Find ArcGIS tutorials on table joins.
Follow the steps in the tutorials to practice performing table joins using ArcGIS software.

Complete table join exercises

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Strengthens your ability to perform table joins through repetitive exercises, improving your confidence and accuracy.

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Find online exercises or create your own datasets for practicing table joins.
Complete the exercises to practice combining different datasets using table joins.

Attend a GIS workshop on table joins

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Provides an opportunity to interact with experts and learn advanced techniques for performing table joins, expanding your knowledge and skills.

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Find GIS workshops or conferences that focus on table joins.
Attend the workshops to learn from experienced professionals and network with other GIS users.

Create a GIS map using table joins

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Applies your knowledge of table joins to create a meaningful GIS map, demonstrating your ability to visualize and analyze geospatial data effectively.

Browse courses on Data Visualization

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Choose a topic or issue that can be represented using geospatial data.
Collect and prepare the necessary data, including spatial data and attribute data.
Perform table joins to combine the data and create a comprehensive dataset.
Create a GIS map using the combined data, highlighting the insights gained from the table joins.