SO432, GIS Fall 2008

Lab: Redistricting after the Census

Insure that you update both the program and help file, and are running 2008.11.18.

Download the new data set, Annapolis redistricting.

• Use the "Load Project" option (leftmost button or file menu) and pick the "Annapolis_redistricting" option.  This will open three windows.
  • TIGER map.
  • A database with all the blocks in the city of Annapolis, with their populations after the 2000 census.
  • A redistricting form with the districts and their current populations.
• Randomize the districts before you start, with the clear, Randomize Districts command.  Insure that you have 8 districts.
• Look for help in the help file under the topic "Legislative Redistricting". There is a link on the toolbar of the redistricting form.
• We will try to get 8 districts for the city council. You have the following constraints:
  • Each must be within 2% of the target population (“one person, one vote”)
  • We would like two district to have a majority black population.  The districts with the minority population with have the District numbers you are assigned below.
  • Districts must be contiguous

Prepare  a map with your proposed solution for the city council.  This should be a finished product that incorporates the elements of map design we have discussed.  You will be evaluated on the quality of your map, as well as the quality of solution in achieving the two goals.

Products to turn in:

• Map in a Word Document.
• Shape file with you solution