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El Parque Redevelopment Project, Panama

Data Analyst & Community Researcher

This Global Projects Program initiative, in partnership with Fundación Ciudad del Saber (City of Knowledge) in Panama City, aimed to evaluate and recommend improvements for 'El Parque,' a significant public green space. The project focused on understanding visitor demographics, usage patterns, and community needs to inform the park's ongoing development plan.

Key Contributions

  • Designed and distributed community surveys using various methods (fliers with QR codes, in-person intercepts, email lists via Typeform) to gather visitor feedback and demographic data.
  • Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data from 173 survey responses to identify key trends, popular services, and areas for improvement within the park.
  • Contributed to the development of four main prioritized recommendations for Ciudad del Saber: improving lighting, upgrading and adding bathrooms, increasing drinking water access, and enhancing communication with the park community.
  • Delivered a final proposal to local stakeholders outlining data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.

Technologies

  • Data Analysis
  • Survey Design
  • Typeform
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Proposal Writing
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