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Public Practice: Data Collection & Analysis
Public Practice Landscape Architecture: Data Collection & Analysis
Data collection and analysis are common components of landscape architectural projects. Tasks may include assessing physical features and boundaries, topography, ecological conditions, climate data, hydrologic data, historic and cultural resources, socio-economic context, utility systems and other infrastructure, land use and zoning, and applicable laws and regulations.
Public practice landscape architects are
responsible for gathering and managing data for use on projects, as well
as operations and maintenance of facilities. As public agency
representatives, they are charged with responsibly using data. Gathering
reliable and comprehensive data is essential for elected officials and
agency leaders to make informed decisions and be accountable to the
communities they serve. Activities may include:
- Planning initial data collection and verifying information
- Creating and maintaining project databases with computer software and project files
- Conducting
community surveys to gather input on project goals and objectives,
community needs and expectations, plans, and project proposals
- Using
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze data using maps, create
computer visualizations, and model existing and future conditions
- Understanding community demographics using data from the US Census
- Documenting
the condition and assessing the value of publicly owned assets to
inform program budgets for maintenance and capital investments
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