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From: "Adam Kurowski" <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Wed, 11 May 2016 12:33:28 -0400
Subject: color blind friendly mapping
The Project:To replace a black and white, paper zoning map that is designed with hatch, line, and marker symbols with a colored version made with GIS that easy to keep updated.The Problem:One of the main staff members who will use the map is color blind. The map would require 10+ colors and the color blind friendly color ramps, can't handle that many variations in relation to this person's type of color blind. I have looked at many resources and they have helped, but the number of zones and overlays still make the map hard to distinguish for the color blind person. I would love to make one all-inclusive product, but that may not be possible.The Questions:1. Does any have experience or advice to help make this municipal zoning map color blind friendly?2. Can anyone offer a creative solution, simple or high-tech, that could help this one staff member access the zoning information in another manner?2a. Is that an acceptable alternative and is it maintainable?3. Should I follow the KISS rules and just convert the map to GIS and stick with a black and white hatch, line, symbol map?Thanks! I'll compile and share the results.Adam-------------------Adam Kurowski, Systems Analyst / Director of GISTown of Arlington730 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476phone: 781-316-3385email: [log in to unmask]
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