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Selected CEDR Applied GIS & Economic Development Work
As a Graduate Research Assistant with Georgia Tech’s Center for Economic Development Research (CEDR), I have contributed to applied planning, GIS, economic-development, housing, workforce, and community-research projects across Georgia.
This collection highlights selected smaller projects that demonstrate the range of my work beyond my larger standalone case studies. My contributions have included GIS and spatial analysis, database development and data cleaning, demographic and housing analysis, previous-plan review, stakeholder and survey research, ecosystem and best-practice analysis, data visualization, report development, and presentation materials for community and regional partners.
Over time, my role at CEDR progressed from research and GIS support into increasingly independent analysis, interpretation, and communication. These projects reflect that progression and show how I translate complex datasets, plans, and stakeholder information into clear findings that can support planning and economic-development decisions.
Project type
GIS, Planning & Economic Development
Date
Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2026
Location
Center for Economic Development (CEDR) at Georgia Tech, Georgia
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About CEDR
These projects were completed as part of my ongoing Graduate Research Assistant work with Georgia Tech's Center for Economic Development Research. Across more than two years with the center, I have supported community, regional, and statewide projects involving GIS, economic development, housing, workforce research, strategic planning, public engagement, and data analytics.
Skills & Tools
ArcGIS Pro • ArcGIS Online • R • Excel • Census/ACS • Lightcast • Qualtrics • GIS Data Development • Data Cleaning • Housing Analysis • Demographic Analysis • Stakeholder Research • Survey Analysis • Economic Development • Planning Research • Data Visualization • Technical Communication
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Selected CEDR Applied GIS & Economic Development Work
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Supplier Database & Industrial Survey
Built and cleaned a multi-source business database supporting outreach to underrepresented firms in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and transportation. I standardized company, NAICS, ownership, certification, and contact information, removed duplicate records, and supported analysis of manufacturer survey responses on supplier relationships and procurement priorities.
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Hollowell Parkway: Previous Plan Review
Reviewed and synthesized prior corridor and neighborhood plans to identify recurring redevelopment priorities, unresolved challenges, and changes in planning strategy over time. I organized the findings into a concise presentation used to establish context for subsequent land-use, zoning, redevelopment, and node analysis along the Hollowell corridor.
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Thomaston: Community Housing Needs
Synthesized stakeholder interviews and community-engagement findings to identify local housing priorities, including attainable homeownership, quality rental housing, multifamily and senior housing needs, property maintenance, and barriers to new development.
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Thomaston: Housing Affordability & Market Trends
Analyzed housing-market indicators to evaluate changing rents, home values, vacancy, and affordability conditions in Thomaston. The analysis helped connect recent housing-cost changes with broader community housing needs and development pressures.
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Thomaston: Residential Growth & Development
Evaluated residential development activity and property-market change to identify where housing investment and new development were occurring. The analysis connected recent and proposed housing growth with the city's longer-term housing needs.
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Regional Substance Use Disorder Recovery Ecosystem Analysis
Researched and compared recovery-support ecosystems across Polk, Floyd, and Chattooga Counties, examining treatment resources, recovery housing, transportation, peer support, insurance access, workforce connections, and other community assets. The analysis identified service gaps and opportunities for stronger regional coordination and support.
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Georgia Population Trends & Data Visualization
Researched, organized, and visualized statewide population data to support CEDR research and presentation development. I translated demographic trends into clear charts, maps, and presentation-ready takeaways for planning and economic-development audiences.
- Supplier Database & Industrial Survey
- Hollowell Parkway: Previous Plan Review
- Thomaston: Community Housing Needs
- Thomaston: Housing Affordability & Market Trends
- Thomaston: Residential Growth & Development
- Regional Substance Use Disorder Recovery Ecosystem Analysis
- Georgia Population Trends & Data Visualization
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