Audit status of existing Congressional district layers by state.

[jonpmarino]

The goal is to have a single StoryLayer that depicts the changing Congressional district boundaries for all 50 states over time.

First step is to take a data inventory. Please help with filling out this spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14wyMxFg-9WyT7MU5pC0QP1rpA0jDPqNYMLwQe0iLQXY/edit?usp=sharing

[lhcramer]

The previous work (done by Everett) from Decision Theater can be found at:
//Dropbox/MapStory DT Archives/ShapeFiles/Congressional Districts

For Dropbox Account Info contact @jonpmarino

[nittyjee]

So how do I access this?
//Dropbox/MapStory DT Archives/ShapeFiles/Congressional Districts

I'll fill it all out when I can get a hold of it.

[lhcramer]

If you log into dropbox (either client or web) that is the path to the congressional district directory. //Dropbox is to represent wherever your dropbox folder is located. Jon has the log in info for the dropbox account

[nittyjee]

Jon - can you send us the login info? Or anyone who has it? thanks

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[nittyjee]

Okay, got access from Jon, downloading now... several files are around 1-2 gigs... it'll take a few hours to download. If anyone knows what's in these files, or have their own data, go ahead and feel free to fill out the form.

[nittyjee]

Jon - hope it's okay I switched to a google doc spreadsheet - i find the github markdown a bit too... markdowny. If you disagree, feel free to revert.

[lhcramer]

Resolution:

• Obtained Geometry of Congressional Districts from original source used by Everett which is the same base data Karl is updating.
• Script to Import into PostGIS and then segment national shapefiles into states created.

Next Steps (See Issues):

• Research measurements of Gerrymandering #29
• Obtain Congressional Election Results (All) #30
• Reconcile existing political district datasets #32
• Update/Correct UCLA CD shapefiles #35