Description:  We've begun to approach the mapping of data through a careful analysis of Baton Rouge. Through this layering of information we learned that large amounts of data can be complex, sometimes bordering on overwhelming. In this next exercise we'll take data mapping a step further and look at how specific, small attributes of a place can tell a larger story.

Tasks:  Begin by identifying an area in which certain boundaries, or layers, of the city overlap with one another in a way that surprises or intrigues you. This place can be as large as a neighborhood, or as small as a city block. 

This weekend you'll be tasked with investigating this place further by gathering field recordings of the site. The catch for these field recordings? No photographs. Instead, bring your sketchbook and record different aspects you notice about the place. Look for (1) highly visible attributes  (2)  'hidden' attributes that blend into the surroundings. As you're recording, consider how these characteristics tell a larger story about the place.

After visiting your site this weekend, we'll meet next week to discuss your recordings. Your final challenge will be to create a hand-drawn infographic of both a hidden and visible attribute of the place.

Resources:  Take a look at this page for some cool examples of information mapping