Send Me Your Phoenix Tree Story!
In partnership with the City of Phoenix’s Office of Heat Response and Mitigation, I’m creating a public archive that tells the story of Phoenix trees.
Mapping Hurricane Helene
A comprehensive Hurricane Helene Map for the non-profit Footprint Project put the extent of this disaster in perspective.
Mapping the Reality of Being a Woman Runner
The Guide to Running While Female Map taught me how shocking it is that men are shocked by the realities of being a woman runner.
Why Do We Make Maps?
We make maps of places we don’t know or places we know but want to know better, or places we know but want others to come find.
Making a Personal, Personalized Map
Most of the time, I’m creating personalized maps for clients I’ve never met. But a few years ago, I embarked on something a little different.
When Is a Drawing a Map?
When I’m drawing a map—especially the Bi-Weekly maps I create for my Patreons—I often ask myself: is this just a drawing or is it a map?
Mapping Places I’ve Never Been
I’m often mapping places I’ve never been. Voyages used to be only about mapping. So how do you map a place you’ve never even seen in person?
How Do You Map a Life? My Personalized Map Gifts Process
Mapping someone’s life or relationship can be intimidating and fun. Here’s my process of making personalized map gifts.
PlantPop Film: “Jen Urso: Cactus Mapping”
In July 2022, I took filmmaker Peter Fuhrman to some of my favorite cactus map spots. This PlantPop series film is the result!
Mapping Roosevelt Row
Creating a map of Roosevelt Row in Phoenix presented a lot of challenges AND a re-education of a neighborhood I once knew so well.
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