GI_Forum 2019, Volume 7, Issue 1 Journal for Geographic Information Science
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BANK AUSTRIA CREDITANSTALT, WIEN (IBAN AT04 1100 0006 2280 0100, BIC BKAUATWW), DEUTSCHE BANK MÜNCHEN (IBAN DE16 7007 0024 0238 8270 00, BIC DEUTDEDBMUC)
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GI_Forum 2019, Volume 7, Issue 1 Journal for Geographic Information Science
ISSN 2308-1708 Online Edition ISBN 978-3-7001-8609-0 Online Edition
Monica Flores Castillo,
Stephan Petryczka,
Joyce Choi-Li,
Karlo Ludwig
S. 148 - 170 doi:10.1553/giscience2019_01_s148 Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften doi:10.1553/giscience2019_01_s148
Abstract: The South Bronx neighbourhood in New York City has historically been oppressed and left behind by urban planning policies that deliberately created social exclusion in the area. We Stay/Nos Quedamos, a community development organization located in the area, is actively seeking to establish a Community Land Trust, a mechanism designed to provide homeownership affordability to low-income households. This study seeks to identify potential sites suitable for acquisition and for establishing a Community Land Trust in the South Bronx area. Analysis is performed using Geographic Information Systems in combination with official New York City data. Moreover, by leveraging the local knowledge of Nos Quedamos, we propose a critical approach to GIS and official data. The results of this study will help Nos Quedamos and local stakeholders in decision-making, support political efforts and negotiations with local authorities in the establishment of a Community Land Trust, enhance housing affordability, and consolidate community-managed open spaces in the South Bronx. Furthermore, the methodology presented here could serve as a guide for other local organizations seeking to establish similar land trusts in their localities, especially in urban settings with a high demand for land acquisition. Keywords: critical GIS; community organizations; community land trust; housing affordability; land policy Published Online: 2019/06/19 08:36:53 Object Identifier: 0xc1aa5576 0x003aba48 Rights:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/
GI_Forum publishes high quality original research across the transdisciplinary field of Geographic Information Science (GIScience). The journal provides a platform for dialogue among GI-Scientists and educators, technologists and critical thinkers in an ongoing effort to advance the field and ultimately contribute to the creation of an informed GISociety. Submissions concentrate on innovation in education, science, methodology and technologies in the spatial domain and their role towards a more just, ethical and sustainable science and society. GI_Forum implements the policy of open access publication after a double-blind peer review process through a highly international team of seasoned scientists for quality assurance. Special emphasis is put on actively supporting young scientists through formative reviews of their submissions. Only English language contributions are published.
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Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften Austrian Academy of Sciences Press
A-1011 Wien, Dr. Ignaz Seipel-Platz 2
Tel. +43-1-515 81/DW 3420, Fax +43-1-515 81/DW 3400 https://verlag.oeaw.ac.at, e-mail: verlag@oeaw.ac.at |