Residents' experiences in the aftermath of a HOPE VI revitalization project: A three-pronged, grounded visualization approach

Abstract This study advances the use of grounded visualization through a three-pronged approach that provides an enhanced and more nuanced understanding of public housing issues in Louisville, Kentucky, specifically those faced by residents displaced by HOPE VI revitalization projects. We introduce a rich method – “drive-by photography” – a process of acquiring photos and triggering visual memories, which produces more knowledge than qualitative methods alone. We present the salient themes that emerged from a wealth of qualitative data. Our approach helps bridge the gap between theoretical and applied geography and draws upon earlier work in grounded visualization and qualitative GIS.