Developed critical mapping from scratch, involving data research, analysis, and visualization, for an 8-page article. May 2024.
Are maps similar to X-Ray images of space? This article explores the use of critical mapping to observe the status of social housing in Vienna, encompassing affordability, ownership, housing quality, and proximity. These factors drive discussions on policy reforms, aiming to counteract housing commodification and social segregation. Yet, in Vienna, the discussion includes the development of entire neighborhoods to ensure a diverse socioeconomic integration. Despite Vienna's model status, it faces challenges from a growing national and regional neoliberal climate, budget cuts, a private development-driven economy and international real estate investment.
Tools: QGIS, R, Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop.