{"id":18,"date":"2025-12-02T13:12:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2025-12-02T14:53:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T14:53:32","slug":"tools-method","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/tools-method\/","title":{"rendered":"Tools &amp; Method"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-1--1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f911b2ec wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newh.org\/rss-news\/urban-planning-software-10-best-urban-mapping-tools-to-elevate-your-designs-concept\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/urban-mapping.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/urban-mapping.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/urban-mapping-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/urban-mapping-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/urban-mapping-768x416.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:-12vw\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use GIS and urban-planning tools to map land-use, waterfront boundaries, green-space zones, accessibility, and transportation linkages (especially to transit nodes near RFK \/ Anacostia).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct community-based participatory research: public meetings, surveys, stakeholder interviews \u2014 as is already underway in the official 2025 redevelopment process for RFK site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize environmental planning and green-infrastructure frameworks (e.g., stormwater management, habitat restoration, riparian buffer design) to ensure ecological sustainability and river health \u2014 as advocated by local environmental stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employ public-health metrics and social impact assessment tools to gauge potential improvements in community health, well-being, and social cohesion \u2014 building on research linking green space to health outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4bb49aaa wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caliper.com\/maptitude\/gis-software\/default.htm?srsltid=AfmBOoq1S7e2r0-gv1UT2BUTgLcMGVL80ftG_w7n9ACFTUs4A5OkqVBH\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gismapping.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gismapping.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gismapping-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gismapping-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gismapping-768x433.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GIS Mapping &amp; Urban Modeling <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used to analyze land use, housing density, transit access, and environmental conditions across the RFK site and surrounding neighborhoods. These tools help planners visualize how people move through the area, where affordable housing can be placed most effectively, and how the project connects to existing transportation and trail networks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cbpr-banner-edited-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cbpr-banner-edited-1.jpg 843w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cbpr-banner-edited-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cbpr-banner-edited-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participatory Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This method involves directly engaging residents through public meetings, workshops, and surveys to gather local knowledge, concerns, and priorities. Community input ensures that the design of housing, retail, parks, and public spaces reflects the real needs of Southeast DC residents rather than being driven only by outside planners or developers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3dcityplanner2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3dcityplanner2.png 640w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3dcityplanner2-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urban Design Software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Urban design software is used to create detailed visualizations of buildings, streets, parks, and public spaces. These digital models allow residents, planners, and decision-makers to see how different design options would look over time and how the project can be built in phases without disrupting the surrounding community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/environment-modeling-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/environment-modeling-edited.png 912w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/environment-modeling-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/environment-modeling-edited-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental Modeling Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">These tools simulate how stormwater moves across the site and how heat builds up in paved versus green areas. The results guide the placement of trees, gardens, green roofs, and permeable surfaces to reduce flooding risk, cool the neighborhood, and improve overall environmental conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/economic-impact-tools.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/economic-impact-tools.png 1280w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/economic-impact-tools-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/economic-impact-tools-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/classprojects.digitalwcu.org\/EAnacostia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/economic-impact-tools-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economic Impact Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Economic modeling tools project how the redevelopment will affect local employment, small business growth, and retail spending. They estimate how many jobs the project may create, how much economic activity it could generate, and how these benefits would flow into the surrounding Southeast DC community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Method Tools GIS Mapping &amp; Urban Modeling Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used to analyze land use, housing density, transit access, and environmental conditions across the RFK site and surrounding neighborhoods. 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