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 1: Map of Detroit
Layer 2: Minority Population
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