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23 people are interested
GIS and Mapping Volunteer Needed for Neighborhood Resilience Project
ORGANIZATION: Global Green USA
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23 people are interested
Global Green is seeking help from 1-2 GIS and/or mapping (design) volunteers to create urban neighborhood assessment maps for the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans. This is a national resiliency project of 4 urban neighborhoods, starting with the Lower 9nth Ward in New Orleans.
For more background on Global Green and the organization's efforts with communities and partner organizations to build climate resilience, please see this overview:
https://www.globalgreen.org/blog/k7jyxxpn8nes8cd95fea3gd627pw2g
We're seeking help from volunteers to initially review existing resources and then make (one) map in the areas of their choosing from the list below:
1) Pre & post Katrina maps of the Lower Nine that compare the built environment and demographic data. 2) Drainage system in the Lower Nine including pump stations. 3) Brown fields - old industrial and service real estate i.e. gas station, oil/gas processing & stockage facilities - pre & post Katrina.
This project is potentially complex so we're also seeking input from the volunteer on the project scope and feasibility within a limited time frame and volunteer contribution of 5-20 hours. The maps can be either literal and to scale and/or more creative and illustrative. We're seeking to use these in community meetings in March and then publish later in a final report that will be used with the goal of building some of the identified projects that are selected by the communities.
More opportunities with Global Green USA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Global Green USA
Location:
c/o Global Green USA, 54 W 39th Street, New York, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
Global Green USA is the American affiliate of Green Cross International. For 25 years, Global Green USA has been a national leader in advancing smart solutions to climate change that improve lives and protect our planet. We create transformative model projects and advance new policies that build sustainable and resilient communities and affordable housing. We help local governments, schools, and public agencies integrate sustainable design, clean energy, and water reduction measures and we help people reduce waste, live better, and act more sustainably today--and in the future.
Description
Global Green has influenced more than $20 billion dollars worth of building construction by encouraging the integration of green building and sustainability practices, and we’ve educated millions of people about climate-friendly solutions through our five annual events, including the green event of the year, our Pre-Oscar Party. Our impact has been felt across the country, particularly in areas affected by disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans where we led green rebuilding efforts and continue to provide assistance and resources to local residents.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
August 21, 2019
SKILLS
- Civil Engineering
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 5-20 hours
- GIS or design background required. Experience doing similar projects is needed.