Students at the University of Virginia used a visualization tool called “VisualEyes” to visualize archival records – deeds, land books, appraisals, maps, and more – of the residents of Vinegar Hill around the urban renewal project of the 1960’s that demolished the once-thriving African-American neighborhood.
“VisualEyes is a tool that makes it easy to author graphically rich and interactive Web sites using primary sources and data to support inquiry and argument,” Ferster said. “We have been impressed at the quality of the student-generated work and its ability to contribute to the community.”
This visualization by student Kate Wellons looks at where the residents of Fourth Street moved after urban renewal. The red lines are homeowners, while the tenants are drawn in blue.
The presentation, “VisualEyes Vinegar Hill”, is on exhibit at the Charlottesville Community Design Center on the Downtown Mall. You can visit the websites for The Vinegar Hill Project and VisualEyes for more information.
via U.Va. Students Present Visualizations about Vinegar Hill Urban Renewal.
