Inhabiting the Data Border

Just as borders mineralize jurisdictional boundaries, they also create gaps in the availability and interoperability of geospatial data, limiting the ability to forecast cross border transformations. The geography of border space is defined by fragmented, proprietary datasets. Differences in methods, measurements, protocols, and languages leave blindspots for researchers, planners, and designers seeking impacts across a range of fields. Additionally, changing political climates and research agendas affect the availability of comprehensive cross-border environmental data. We present Inhabiting the Data Border, an immersive installation and platform for reflection on working within and across fragmented datascapes, and outline emerging research and initi atives from POST (Project for Operative Spatial Technologies), where we are working to forge mutually-supportive communities and shared environmental, cultural, and geopolitical interests within this context.

https://doi.org/10.35483/ACSA.FALL.19.14

Volume Editors
Amy Larimer, Deborah Berke, Diana Lin, Drew Krafcik, John Barton & Sunil Bald

ISBN
978-1-944214-24-1