Visualizing Climate Equity in NYC
Ocellus is a mixed reality platform that leverages the Urban Systems Lab’s Data Visualization Platform to present users with unique interactive geospatial maps of heat, flood risk, and other climate indicators in New York City. The project aims to improve understanding of urban systems and enhance decision-making for more equitable and resilient cities.
I conducted research to identify infrastructure, environmental, and socioeconomic equity issues related to New York City’s long-term strategic plan, OneNYC 2050. I co-authored narratives on exposure (heat, flood), vulnerability (with a social-demographic focus), and investment and equity (green infrastructure). Additionally, I assisted the team in storyboarding, wireframing, and prototyping the user interface and user experience of the mobile application that visualizes the narratives, infographics, and geospatial maps.
Team
Tools
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD, Xmind
