Presented by the University of Illinonis Chicago School of Public Health, Public Health Geographic Information Systems Program (PHGIS), Colleges of Engineering, Education, Urban Planning and Public Affairs.
CREATED by Matt Blasser, Abdulkareen Alkahtani, Phillip Boda, Emma Saenz, Fabio Mireana, Apostolis Sambanis and Michael D. Cailas.
With Participation of Sybil Derrible, and Nicholas Peneff.
The UIC School of Public Health (UIC-SPH) Public Health program partnered with the Electronic Visualization Laboratory (EVL) and environmental experts to develop this Proximity to Hazards Dashboard and a series of other visualization dashboards. These interactive dashboards use maps and data tools to help communities better understand environmental health concerns.
The Proximity to Hazards Dashboard (PHD), helps communities better understand environmental concerns in their neighborhoods. Developed through collaboration with community stakeholders, the dashboard uses interactive maps to show potential environmental hazards near important locations, such as homes, schools, and community spaces.
SPC utilizes the PHD to help identify and evaluate potential environmental hazards that may impact the health and safety of local communities. This tool allows SPC to better understand nearby environmental concerns and assess potential risks associated with hazardous sources.
The Proximity to Hazards Dashboard provides an interactive way for users to explore environmental hazards throughout Cook County communities. Users can search for specific locations, such as homes or schools, to better understand environmental conditions and potential sources of concern.
