Applier

Land Uses in a Snap

Apply Usages to geospatial layers to bring them into the context of your project.

This app allows you to take a layer (eg one created by the Joiner app), and convert it into Giraffe geometries by mapping combinations of layer properties onto usages. The output will be a layer of Giraffe geometries that can be edited and used in analytics.

Land use analysis is a crucial aspect of any geospatial project. It involves applying different land uses to geospatial layers to gain a better understanding of how the land is utilized in a specific area. By categorizing and analyzing land uses, researchers and planners can make informed decisions about urban planning, resource management, and environmental conservation. Land use analysis allows us to identify patterns, trends, and potential conflicts in land use, providing valuable insights for sustainable development and effective decision-making.

Add applier from the app store.

Click the app icon to open it.

Ensure your project contains Land Use Usages. You can use the Giraffe defaults, or create your own.

Select a base layer from the dropdown. This layer will determine the polygons used to generate masses later on.

Select which property to split the layer by. You will map a Land Use Usage to each property value.

Once a Mapping field is selected, all of the values from that data field will be present, each with a dropdown.

The dropdowns list every land use usage in the project, defaulting to open space.

Select a usage for each value.

Click “Bake” to Create Giraffe geometries

Review the results. Now is your chance to use your planning skills! See an area that should be up or down-zones? Select that Geometry and change the usage. Instantly see how that change might affect the neighborhood character.