High risk floodplains in New York City are projected by 2050 to overtake the homes of 1.9 million. These residents are not equitably positioned to prepare.

In this infographic, I unpack what this risk looks like and combine geospatial and census data to illustrate who bears the brunt of the projected burden.

Note: This project is best viewed on a desktop screen. The level of detail and report format are not optimized for mobile devices.

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Tools Used

  • Python Pandas and GeoPandas for spatial and non-spatial data analysis

  • QGIS for fixing floodplain geometries

  • Adobe Illustrator for infographic layout and icon creation

  • Procreate for hand-drawn illustration

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