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Temporal transitions of demographic dot maps

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Pages 208-222 | Received 13 Feb 2020, Accepted 25 Mar 2021, Published online: 11 May 2021
 

ABSTRACT

Dot maps are often used to display the distributions of populations over space. This paper details a method for extending dot maps in order to visualize changes in spatial patterns over time. Specifically, we outline a selective linear interpolation procedure to encode the time range in which dots are visible on a map, which then allows for temporal queries and animation. This methodology is exemplified first by animating population growth across the United States, and second, through an interactive application showing changing poverty distributions in Toronto, Canada.

ABSTRAITE

Les cartes à points sont souvent utilisées pour représenter la distribution de la population dans l'espace. Cet article détaille une méthode pour enrichir les cartes à points afin de visualiser les changements des structures spatiales au cours du temps. En particulier, nous décrivons une méthode d'interpolation linéaire sélective pour représenter les plages de temps durant lesquelles les points sont visibles sur la carte, ce qui permet ensuite des requêtes et animations temporelles. Cette méthode est illustrée d'abord par l'animation de l'augmentation de la population aux Etats-Unis puis par une application interactive montrant l'évolution de la distribution de la pauvreté à Toronto au Canada.

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

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Jeff Allen

Jeff Allen is a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto. His research typically falls within in the domains of geography, cartography, urban planning, transportation and (spatial) data science. His ongoing PhD research examines long-term changes in cities (e.g. suburbanization, transit investments, gentrification) and how these changes affect daily travel and activity participation. Some of his work and research can be found online at http://jamaps.github.io/.

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