Mapping Environmental Racism in Detroit

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My final map project aims to demonstrate environmental racism in Detroit in one image by correlating minority populations with environmental hazardous waste sites, superfund sites, and SO₂ nonattainment sites.

Creators

Sarah Harper

Course Title

Environmental Law, Justice, and Technology, Professor Robin Rotman

Layer 1: Map of Detroit in Laser Cut Frame

Layer 2: Minority Population in Laser Cut Frame

Minority populations in Detroit are far more complex than my map expresses!

Layer 3: Hazardous Waste Sites and Superfund Site Locations

All Layers Mapping Environmental Racism in Laser Cut Frame

Equipment Used

VLS 4.60 Laser Cutter

Software Used

Adobe Illustrator