Case Studies
The Sketch Map Tool is used all around the world in many different situations. Each of the case studies explores one project in detail.
Participatory Mapping for Cultural Landmarks
The Sketch Map Tool was used as part of a PhD research to study the local community´s perception of the changing territory around an artificial dam in a rural area in southern Italy.
Participatory Mapping in Timor Leste
The Anticipatory Action team of RCCC (Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement) conducted a pilot project in Timor Leste to implement anticipatory mapping using OpenStreetMap.
Digitalizing Paper-Based Community mapping in the EVCA
Together with the Colombian Red Cross the usage of the Sketch Map Tool in EVCA (Enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments) and the benefits of digitization of paper-based community mapping was explored.
Heat Perception of Heidelberg Residents
In a seminar on GIS for Disaster Risk Reduction at Heidelberg University, Geography students explored local perceptions of urban heat using the Sketch Map Tool and KoboToolbox for participatory mapping
We're looking to add more real-life use cases. Do you use the Sketch Map Tool? We'd love to hear your story! Please get in touch with us: sketch-map-tool@heigit.org