Visualizing Public Computer Centers in New York City

INFO 5001 - Fall 2023
Team Eevee: Boris Hu, Ryun Shim, Zhichao Song, Heley Yang
Dec. 4 2023

Why Public Computer Centers?

• Public Computer Centers (PCCs) provide access to technology while promoting digital literacy through support programs

Opportunity

• Raise awareness on such available resources
• Support equitable access to technology
• Promote a more inclusive society

Outcome

• An interactive, map-based website, on which users can locate the nearest PCCs according to their needs

The Data

Data source: City of New York Website
Provides details on PCCs in the NYC

Details

• Location
• Services provided
• Operating hours
• Language supported
• Accessibility features

Limitations

• Bias; lack of metadata
• Data quality
• Temporal limitations
• Geographical Limitations

Highlights from EDA

Distribution of PCCs by Neighborhood

Top 4 Supported Languages across PCCs

Accessibility Support across PCCs

Additional Analysis

Location of PCCs on a NYC map

Interactive map-based visualization

Final Outcome

Link to Product: https://newyorkpcc.shinyapps.io/PCC_NYC/

Conclusions & Future Work

Outcomes

• Identified the most relevant information for our target users
• Translated data and insights into an interactive map with easy-to-use filters
• Filters are designed intentionally to support different interactions

Limitations

• Lack of real-time updates
• Limited compatibility across different devices
  

Next Steps

• Enhance website UI design
• Add a “clear filter” button

Thank You for Listening!