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Mapping Wisconsin Communities Workshop: An Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis

November 5, 2009—November 5, 2009 All-day event

Participants will learn to use ArcGIS 9.3.1 to do the following:

Create Thematic Maps
Participants will learn to create thematic maps of their own data, and display spatial trends in information.

Address Mapping (Geocoding)
Participants will learn to map addresses of their clients, their projects, or incidents such as crime and disease.

Download and Map Census & American Community Survey Data
Participants will learn to extract and map current Census data such as poverty, race, language, population, transportation, education, and workplace characteristics.

Participants will also learn to:
Conduct spatial queries
Download free shapefiles
Create well-designed maps

Mapping techniques transferable to all other communities. Exercises are designed for beginners, Intermediate Excel skills required.

Location: University of Wisconsin-Madison
210 W Dayton Street, Computer Science Building, B109
Madison, WI

Registration: Ask about our Non-Profit Discount*
Audience: Beginners, anyone interested in mapping their community. Government Agencies, Non Profits, Environmental Groups, Students, etc...

For more information
New Urban Research, Inc.
877.241.6576

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