Introduction

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.

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PHD Tool

TheProximity to Hazards Dashboard (PHD), helps communities better understandenvironmental concerns in their neighborhoods. Developed through collaborationwith community stakeholders, the dashboard uses interactive maps to showpotential environmental hazards near important locations, such as homes,schools, and community spaces.

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LAUNCH PHD TOOL

How SPC Uses the PHD

SPC utilizes the PHD tohelp identify and evaluate potential environmental hazards that may impact thehealth and safety of local communities. This tool allows SPC to betterunderstand nearby environmental concerns and assess potential risks associatedwith hazardous sources.

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Using the PHD Tool

The Proximity to Hazards Dashboard provides an interactive way for users to explore environmental hazards throughout Chicago communities. Users can search for specific locations, such as homes or schools, to better understand environmental conditions and potential sources of concern.

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Selected sources for the PHD:

Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Facilities
Rail Yards
Brownfields
Asphalt Plants
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