Document Type
Poster
Publication Title
Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase
Abstract
The Joy & Gordon Patterson Botanical Gardens on the Florida Tech campus are an important asset to the university. The garden provides a large recreational area for students, faculty and the public. It is also home to numerous interesting native and imported plant species. This abundance of natural capital is advertised as a perk of studying at Florida Tech, additionally this 16-acre watershed provides campus with flood protection. Therefore, it is important for visitors to be able to locate the various notable features of the gardens. Additionally, spatial data will be essential in guiding efforts to restore or re-vamp areas of the botanical gardens. While maps of the gardens exist, they are largely outdated, and backend data remains inaccessible. This project sought to fill these information gaps and develop a product that can be updated into the future using GIS-mapping software.
Advisor
Emily Ralston, Ken Lindeman
Publication Date
4-25-2025
Recommended Citation
Soto, Paolo A., "Mapping the Botanical Gardens: A Guide to Florida Tech’s Greenspace" (2025). Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications. 80.
https://repository.fit.edu/oems_student/80