A new qualitative #GIS method for investigating neighbourhood characteristics using a #tablet.
This article presents a methodological and technical reflection about an innovative and interactive qualitative Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tool and method created for gauging neighbourhood images and perceptions from the perspective of residents. Knowledge gained from the critical GIS debates has led to the development of qualitative GIS and Public Participation GIS (PPGIS) methods which aim to counteract the adverse effects of the GIS seen as predominantly top-down. Drawing from critical and qualitative GIS arguments, we attempted to create an accessible, bottom-up, GIS data collection method that consisted of conducting qualitative interviews while presenting digital maps on a tablet. This digital tool provided the ability to change scales by zooming in and out on the map and also offered a selection of base maps which afforded numerous views of the city. This method not only allowed residents to generate GIS data about their neighbourhood, but was also used as a visual support tool that acted as a catalyst for dialog during the interviews. With the aid of examples from a study in Geneva, Switzerland, this paper discusses the relevance, strengths, and limitations of the presented method in the field of neighbourhood research.
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