The density of a decade of Portland burglaries is mapped using layered sheets of laser cut cardstock, producing a reverse topological map. The deeper valleys represent the highest concentrations of burglaries over a ten year period between 2004-2013.
Laser cut cardstock
15″ x 15″
Two maps compare vehicle theft and prostitution. The data points are aggregated as hexagons and raised off the wall to represent the relative distribution of crime. Vehicle thefts peak in Old Town, but also occur highly throughout the city. The prostitution map is more concentrated and shows a cliff rising along 82nd Avenue.
3D printed PLA plastic mounted on painted plywood
15″ x 15″ x 8″
Prostitution peaks along 82nd Ave
Vehicle Theft is heavily spread out throughout Portland, but peaks in Old Town
Prostitution
Vehicle Theft
This map mimics a typical traffic map but represents the number of driving under the influence (DUI) arrests along each street over the course of 10 years. Red, orange, yellow, and green are used to denote relative frequencies of DUIs.
