Module 8: Location Decisions

This week in lab we assumed the roll of a consultant for a couple relocating to Alachua Florida.  We helped facilitate their decisions about where to live by performing weight analyses on their ideal dwelling situation.  Close to their places of employment, her at North Florida Regional Medical Center and him at University of Florida.  They also want to be in a neighborhood where there is high percentage of homeowners, 40-49 years old.  We used demographic data, property information, and such spatial factors as proximity to important landmarks. 


We se map environments and map document properties, created a basemap using a basemap layer, calculated distance using the Euclidean Distance.  We reclassified raster data, preformed calculations utilizing the Field Calculator, and utilized Model Builder to preform multiple processes at once.  We conducted analysis using Weighted Overlay tool, and utilized to isolate areas to further investigate.  The maps above hopefully explain results clearly and effectively, while providing the client their desired information.