Syracuse Community Geography works in partnership with community-based organizations and university affiliates to map and spatially analyze topics of concern to Central New York communities. SCG helps communities to identify and address challenges in new ways using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) mapping and other forms of spatial analysis. Projects are data driven and results oriented. Our community partners use their maps and analysis to:

Raise awareness about community resources and problems;
Advocate community concerns;
Inform programming and planning processes; and
Support community organizing;

All projects utilize a transparent and participatory approach. Community members submit project requests, and collaborate with the community geographer, university students and faculty to address community-identified needs and priorities. Project requests are reviewed by the SCG advisory committee and accepted on a first come first serve basis.