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The Urban Challenge

In Providence, RI

Case Study: Smith Hill neighborhood

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The following maps relate to the Case Study in the neighborhood of Smith Hill. They are displayed in chronological order, to show the variation from week to week. Click on any one map to enlarge it.

Methodology
Garbage Scores
Recycling Scores
Rat Presence and Garbage
Rat Presence and Recycling

For further discussion of the case study results, click here.

Methodology Maps
Providence neighborhoods.
Smith Hill, the case study neighborhood, is highlighted.
Smith Hill parcel map. Blue and green demarcate areas included in the weekly assessment.
Blue parcels received flyers.

Maps

Results

Results Maps: Garbage
Scoring: 1-5 (1=best, 5=worst)
For a detailed explanation of each score, see the Scoring Protocol in Methodology, or see Visual Scoring examples.
February 28
March 7
March 14
March 21
April 4
April 11
 
April 18
Rat Activity

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Results Maps: Recycling
Scoring: A-C (A=2 recycling bins in use, B=1 bin, C=none)
In order to simplify calculations of the recycling data, recycling scores A-C were changed to 1-3, as seen in the Results.
February 28
March 7
March 14
March 21
April 4
April 11
April 18

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Results Maps: Rats and Garbage Scores

These maps show the relationship between rat presence and garbage management. A rat sighting at some point during the assessment is shown with a black dot.

Scoring: 1-5
(1=best, 5=worst)
March 14
March 21
April 4
April 11
April 18

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Results Maps: Rats and Recycle Scores

These maps show the relationship between rat presence and recycling participation.

The connection is less direct than that between rats and garbage. However, it is interesting to note the high presence of rats where no recycling is occuring.

Scoring: A-C
(A=best, C=worst)
March 14
March 21
April 4
April 11
April 18

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