David GarciainmapmakerdavidConfessions of a Cartographer in Crisis: Don’t Precariatise Yourself to Get Out of PrecarityThis 3-year scholarship in Aotearoa New Zealand is the longest “contract” I’ve ever had. I used to live on 3-month contracts for a long…May 18, 2019May 18, 2019
David GarciainmapmakerdavidConfessions of a Cartographer in Crisis: Why I’m Committed to the Commons of CartographyToday, 5 years ago, I started mapping and fieldwork in this precious place that was destroyed by cyclone Haiyan, which was by then the…Jan 3, 2019Jan 3, 2019
David GarciainmapmakerdavidConfessions of a Cartographer in Crisis: Part 1I’ve been asked if I have a Christmas Tree. I said no. Instead, I have this. I made this map to end the year, too. It reminds me of home…Dec 21, 2018Dec 21, 2018
David GarciainmapmakerdavidWhere can get I usable GIS data about the Philippines?Hello! When I make maps (like the one below), I usually rely on free, open, and usable geospatial data.Sep 8, 20182Sep 8, 20182
David GarciainmapmakerdavidMaking Maps Useful for Addressing Disasters and Climate ChangeWhen addressing disasters and climate change, at what point does the geographic information become useful?*Jun 11, 2018Jun 11, 2018
David GarciainmapmakerdavidChanging Topographies of Population Densities in the PhilippinesWhat if we can see population centres as mountains, and places with less people as plains? Compared to my previous post, the population…Jun 11, 2018Jun 11, 2018
David GarciainmapmakerdavidThe World is Spiky and SpikierT he globalist narrative is that the world is getting flat. That claim is true in a way because of all the increase in the volume and…Jun 11, 2018Jun 11, 2018
David GarciainmapmakerdavidA Geospatial Analysis of Geohazards and Settlements in the PhilippinesA s the Philippines is relentlessly urbanizing, more and more cities, towns, and communities are exposed to multiple hazards.Jun 11, 2018Jun 11, 2018
David GarciainmapmakerdavidWhy I MapSnow, cholera, and London. It should always start with that. The most popular way to start a presentation or article on mapping is to begin…Jun 11, 2018Jun 11, 2018
