Event Title
Tools of Economic Growth in the Treme: Using GIS and Smartphone Applications to Evaluate Historic Property Conditions and Landuse for Expanding Community and Economic Development
Faculty Sponsor
Michelle Thompson
Submission Type
Oral Presentation
Description
The Historic Fauborg Tremé Neighborhood of New Orleans is one of the most historic neighborhoods of the city and the first free city district for African Americans in the country dating back to the late 18th century. The neighborhood has played an essential role in creating the rich culture of New Orleans and contains the potential for future contribution to the economic and cultural revitalization of New Orleans. This research will present the examination of existing historic buildings and landmarks for prospective economic and commercial renovation by creating a smartphone application and accompanying website for the purpose of a self-guided walking tour. It will look into the past historical context of the Tremé, while outlining key historic landmarks that are relevant to the development of modern day Treme. Through creating a self-guided tour, visitors and existing residents of the Treme will be provided with a platform of technology developed information without the price of paying for a guided tour. The app will also include other businesses within the Treme, acting as an economic growth tool for existing commercial establishments by creating a mapping network for application users to physically access these establishments.
Tools of Economic Growth in the Treme: Using GIS and Smartphone Applications to Evaluate Historic Property Conditions and Landuse for Expanding Community and Economic Development
The Historic Fauborg Tremé Neighborhood of New Orleans is one of the most historic neighborhoods of the city and the first free city district for African Americans in the country dating back to the late 18th century. The neighborhood has played an essential role in creating the rich culture of New Orleans and contains the potential for future contribution to the economic and cultural revitalization of New Orleans. This research will present the examination of existing historic buildings and landmarks for prospective economic and commercial renovation by creating a smartphone application and accompanying website for the purpose of a self-guided walking tour. It will look into the past historical context of the Tremé, while outlining key historic landmarks that are relevant to the development of modern day Treme. Through creating a self-guided tour, visitors and existing residents of the Treme will be provided with a platform of technology developed information without the price of paying for a guided tour. The app will also include other businesses within the Treme, acting as an economic growth tool for existing commercial establishments by creating a mapping network for application users to physically access these establishments.
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