PLOT
Generative mapping as a community OS
Personal Project
Personal Project
CHALLENGE
Build a social mapping platform that helps communities envision and build a greener future in their own backyards
So far, the mainstream approach to sustainability is to make existing large-scale industrial systems “green.” While these are essential changes, most people are not equipped to make systemic sustainability impact, and experience climate change at much smaller scales. How might social mapping enable neighborhoods to take steps in regenerating the everyday urban environment and mitigate climate impact in their own backyard?
Build a social mapping platform that helps communities envision and build a greener future in their own backyards
So far, the mainstream approach to sustainability is to make existing large-scale industrial systems “green.” While these are essential changes, most people are not equipped to make systemic sustainability impact, and experience climate change at much smaller scales. How might social mapping enable neighborhoods to take steps in regenerating the everyday urban environment and mitigate climate impact in their own backyard?
OUTCOME
Plot operationalizes place-based collaboration, using maps as a tool for regenerative action by enabling communities to share ideas and needs, organize assets, and respond to place-based climate and social challenges like urban re-wilding, food sovereignty, green infrastructure, and mobility. In addition to mapping, Plot offers tools to connect with collaborators, and raise funds for small-scale interventions which help change how we think about and plan larger urban infrastructure. With AI, Plot could enable collective sensing, prediction, and coordination into a single community intelligence platform for civic engagement.
A live, workable prototype app is currently undergoing some heavy maintenance after resting for a few years 🙃️
Plot operationalizes place-based collaboration, using maps as a tool for regenerative action by enabling communities to share ideas and needs, organize assets, and respond to place-based climate and social challenges like urban re-wilding, food sovereignty, green infrastructure, and mobility. In addition to mapping, Plot offers tools to connect with collaborators, and raise funds for small-scale interventions which help change how we think about and plan larger urban infrastructure. With AI, Plot could enable collective sensing, prediction, and coordination into a single community intelligence platform for civic engagement.
A live, workable prototype app is currently undergoing some heavy maintenance after resting for a few years 🙃️
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