Burlington Parks & Land Use Buffer Analysis

This GIS project examines the relationship between five parks in Burlington, Ontario and their surrounding residential areas. Using the City of Burlington's Parks and Facilities Map, I identified parks located near residential neighborhoods and other amenities. The analysis utilized Query Builder to select five parks (Longmoor Park, Tecumseh Park, Optimist Park, Lions Park, and Maplehurst Park), creating 500-meter buffer zones to analyze land use patterns and park accessibility.

Led spatial analysis using ArcGIS, performed buffer analysis, classified land parcels, and created comprehensive maps showing the relationship between parks and surrounding land uses. Generated both overview and detailed zoomed maps for effective visualization of findings.

The analysis revealed 244 land parcels within buffer zones, with 118 parcels (48.4%) classified as residential. Findings demonstrated that these parks are strategically positioned to serve residential communities, providing vital green spaces that enhance livability. Recommendations included improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, conducting demographic studies on park usage, and using findings to inform zoning policies for equitable green space distribution.