{"id":17586,"date":"2019-11-27T20:49:07","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T01:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/?p=17586"},"modified":"2019-11-27T20:51:57","modified_gmt":"2019-11-28T01:51:57","slug":"nyc-wifi-hotspots-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/visualization\/nyc-wifi-hotspots-2\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Wifi Hotspots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s digital world, individuals are highly dependent on internet access. For safety, navigation, work or enjoyment, web connectivity has become a necessity. New York offers paid and unpaid wifi services in public areas to make the internet available and accessible to all. The following map demonstrates wifi hotspot locations in NYC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dataset<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I downloaded 2 datasets from NYC Open Data, one with the geocodes and the other with the necessary data. The datasets were clean and ready to be plugged into Carto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/data.cityofnewyork.us\/Social-Services\/NYC-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Locations\/a9we-mtpn\">https:\/\/data.cityofnewyork.us\/Social-Services\/NYC-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Locations\/a9we-mtpn<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/data.cityofnewyork.us\/City-Government\/NYC-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Locations\/yjub-udmw\">https:\/\/data.cityofnewyork.us\/City-Government\/NYC-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Locations\/yjub-udmw<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Carto was used for creating and analyzing the map.  It is a cloud computing software that provides a wide range of data science and mapping tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Inspiration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A case study on Carto &#8211; <strong>Driving value for Smart Cities with Location Intelligence solutions<\/strong> inspired me to pick this topic. The project aimed at promoting sustainable development using digital solutions for businesses and smart cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Urbo-Telefonica.gif?fit=840%2C473&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17593\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Using CARTO, Telef\u00f3nica developed&nbsp;<strong>Urbo<\/strong>, a&nbsp;<strong>Smart Cities dashboard<\/strong>&nbsp;whose role-based access equipped various decision-makers with&nbsp;<strong>interactive data visualizations<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>real-time maps<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>customized reports<\/strong>&nbsp;reduce operational costs across the city. These insights have helped administrators reduce operating costs for city services, cut energy consumption levels, and much more!&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/go.carto.com\/urbo-smart-cities-case-study\">https:\/\/go.carto.com\/urbo-smart-cities-case-study<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Selecting and understanding the dataset <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After downloading the dataset, I used Microsoft Excel to understand the data and make the necessary changes in order to clean the data. I then plugged in the dataset with the geocodes into Carto. Further, I added the second dataset as a layer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Changing the Base Map<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I changed the base map from the default white voyager to dark matter for clarity and higher contrast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.33.49.png?fit=840%2C516&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.33.49.png?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.33.49.png?resize=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.33.49.png?resize=768%2C472&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.33.49.png?resize=1024%2C629&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.33.49.png?resize=800%2C491&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.33.49.png?resize=293%2C180&amp;ssl=1 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Styling the Map<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I started styling the map and started exploring with different point sizes, stroke sizes, and colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1396\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.39.58.png?fit=840%2C518&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.39.58.png?w=1396&amp;ssl=1 1396w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.39.58.png?resize=300%2C185&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.39.58.png?resize=768%2C473&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.39.58.png?resize=1024%2C631&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.39.58.png?resize=800%2C493&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.39.58.png?resize=292%2C180&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Adding Widgets<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the datasets, I tried to add widgets that would help with the analysis and give an overall impression of wifi hotspot locations in NYC. I included the wifi type ( free, limited free and partner site) and wifi provider to the section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pop &#8211; Up &amp; Legend<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking inspiration from Urbo, I wanted to add the pop-up to get individual details about a particular network.  I included the type, provider and exact location of the wifi.  Further, I worked upon the legend and made the map&#8217;s key. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.32.33.png?fit=840%2C366&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.32.33.png?w=1392&amp;ssl=1 1392w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.32.33.png?resize=300%2C131&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.32.33.png?resize=768%2C334&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.32.33.png?resize=1024%2C446&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.32.33.png?resize=800%2C348&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/infovis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/Screenshot-2019-11-27-at-20.32.33.png?resize=400%2C174&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Result<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-cartodb\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe width='100%' height='520px' frameborder='0' src='https:\/\/dgami.carto.com\/viz\/56512fa0-88b3-4911-b538-8ba3c80cd36f\/embed_map' allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Carto is a very useful tool. The learning curve was a bit steeper compared to the other softwares and tools we learned during the semester. One feature that I thought was very useful was the pop-up. It adds to the overall experience and lets a user focus on individual locations and networks. If I were to add to the project, I would like to work with multiple datasets. For example, the distance between subway stations\/bus terminals and wifi networks.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction In today&#8217;s digital world, individuals are highly dependent on internet access. For safety, navigation, work or enjoyment, web connectivity has become a necessity. New York offers paid and unpaid wifi services in public areas to make the internet available and accessible to all. The following map demonstrates wifi hotspot locations in NYC. 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