Mapping Spatial Theory with GIS

Authors

Gabriela Garrard, University of Central FloridaFollow

Files

Course Code

SYA

Course Number

4354

Faculty/Instructor

Dr. Chia-Yuan Yu, Ph.D.

Faculty/Instructor Email

chia-yuan.yu@ucf.edu

About the Author

Undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture and Design, minor in Urban Planning and an undergraduate degree certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at the University of Central Florida. My portfolio includes physical and digital modeling, digital cartography, and mixed media, and traditional art. My interest in urban planning, stems from the desire to make the world a more beautiful, connected place.

You can view the video at Mapping_Spatial_Theory_in_GIS6.mp4

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

This presentation, Mapping Spatial Theory in GIS, explores spatial theories by using Geographic Information Systems to analyze the build environment and urban landscapes. From early map artifacts to contemporary mapping, different visual frameworks describe and influence our understanding of our world. Using GIS mapping, Marc Augé's "non-place" theory and Rowe and Koetter's figure-ground analyses were applied in case studies of Orlando, Florida, and Florence, Italy, revealing the impacts of transient spaces and historical patterns of our urban form and social world. Demonstrating how GIS-driven spatial analysis and spatial theories can help answer questions about our urban fabric and guide urban planning toward creating more connected, meaningful places.

Keywords

GIS, Geographic Information Systems, Space and Place, Spatial Theory, Marc Auge, Non-Place, Figure-Ground Diagram

Recommended Citation

Garrard, Gabriela, "Mapping Spatial Theory with GIS" (2024). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2024. 63.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2024fall/63