This week I learned how to create my own, new Google map using a spreadheet I created in Google Drive. I have never created my own map before, but I've always wondered how to do it. I'm actually really glad to have completed this assignment. For the activity, we were to create a Google map that included all the pool locations for the JaxParks Aquatics program. Their current format on their site is not user friendly, nor is it well organized. Though they do include link access to individual locations, they don't encompass them all into one, easily viewable map. So that's what we did! Here is the map I created, based on the pools listed on the JaxParks website. Follow this link to view their page:
http://www.coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/jaxparks-aquatics/jaxparks-public-swimming-pools.aspx
This new map translates that list into an easily viewable, clickable, and printable database:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&hl=en&authuser=0&authuser=0&mid=zSm1Fn6yfSH8.klLBdMNlTzGE
There are several ways self-made Google maps could be useful to organizations and consumers. I can think of a few maps I wish existed right now, and I know I can use this lesson in future business. I would have used it for an event I helped organize with my internship last week if I knew how to do it! There were a few areas where the project could have used something of this nature - not just for the special event - but to help promote the purpose of the non-profit organization itself. I'll recommend that we input this information into a file for year-round and special events as soon as I see the owner tomorrow!
I personally, though, would love to see a map of all the locations that host Craft/Farmers Markets. I love to shop local and support my community, and I really enjoy walking around outdoors with my family and talking to the people who made or grew the products they're selling. I feel good about buying from other members in my community, supporting our local economy, and making friends with vendors who may toss in some apples as a bonus to my order because they appreciate my business - just like Ms. Rosie did yesterday at the Town of Orange Park Fall Festival!
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