Calvin Brown

Urban Planner, Data Analyst, Cartographer, Transit and Safe Streets Advocate

About

I am an urban planner, civic data analyst, and cartographer. I leverage data and spatial analytics to visualize and communicate key insights about the built environment and the impacts of future projects, regulations, and scenarios on communities. I build tools and compelling graphics to make data more accessible, to inform decision-making, and to empower communities. I have an extensive background in community outreach and advocacy, and am fluent in Spanish.

Recent Projects

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Automating Data and GIS Analysis Using Python
I created a tool that automates the downloading, processing, and visual communication of census mode share data.
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Arrow Highway Multimodal Regional Corridor Plan
Pedestrian and bicycle improvements along or near Arrow Highway to improve east-west connectivity and safety within Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, and Claremont, CA
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Custom Maps for Last Subway
I designed 10 custom maps for Philip Plotch's Last Subway: The Long Wait for the Next Train in New York City, published and available at Cornell University Press.
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Golden Gate Bridge Bicycle Safety Study
I conducted a bicycle safety study for the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District.
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TriMet Residential Coverage Analysis
Residential coverage analysis of Trimet's bus route 2 and Max Yellow Line.
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The Commute Into Manhattan
Interactive web map and graph that show that the majority of people who commute into Manhattan do so on transit.
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Department of City Planning Area Map
Commission for a DCP Area Map. I made the map using open data, QGIS and Illustrator following the standards set forth by the NYC Department of City Planning.