11-21, 10:00–10:25 (Pacific/Auckland), WG404
I'll show you how i built a simple web application that uses open source tools and open data to estimate NZ census counts within custom geographies.
I'll share some tips and tricks i learned along the way and hopefully inspire you to make your own geo web app.
I'll show you how i built a relatively simple web application that uses open source tools (Python, Dash, Leaflet, GeoParquet) and open data (NZ Census 2023, NZ building outlines) to estimate NZ census counts within custom geographies.
I'll share some tips and tricks i learned along the way and hopefully inspire you to make your own geo web app.
Alex works at MRCagney, an urbanist consultancy in Auckland, where he leads the Data Science Team in analysing and visualising civic data and creating beautiful tools for data-driven decision-making.
Alex enjoys riding his bicycle to work, devising algorithms, designing visualisations and user interfaces, working on small teams, and using his skills to benefit society.