Outreach Model: Encampment Map by Client Count

A common use case of the Outreach Model will be creating maps to review encampments and unsheltered clients. The Look below shows a map of encampments with points that are proportional to the size of the encampment. 

The steps below outline how to create this Look.  

1. Explore - Outreach Model 
2. Fields 
     Add the following fields to the Look:  

• • Dimensions 
    • Encampments – Center of Encampment 
    • Encampments – Name of Encampment 
  • Measures 
    • Clients – Number of Clients  

3. Filters 

     Add the following fields as filters to the Look:  

• • Encampment Stays – Is Current Encampment (Yes/No): is Yes 

4. Visualization – Google Maps  

      To update map visualizations to include density color-coding on map plot points, complete the following steps. 

• • Select Edit in the Visualization toolbar 
  • Select Plot 

• • • Plot Mode – Points 

• • Select Map  

• • • Adjust Map Position to best fit the reporting need 

• • • • Custom Map Positions utilize Latitude, Longitude, and Zoom Level 

• • Select Points 

• • • Type – Circle  

• • • Radius – Proportional to Value 
    • Scale – Linear 
    • Radius Units – Pixels 
    • Marker Color Mode – Based on Value