Felipe Valdez

Geographer | GIS Specialist | Mapping for Social Justice

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Near Real-Time Fire Map*

3 September 2026·927 words·5 mins· loading · loading

GIS Geography Open Data Fires Mapping

An explanation of an interactive map showing hotspots detected by NASA FIRMS to monitor wildfires.

TuTi's Supermarket Strategy in Ecuador*

24 May 2026·1223 words·6 mins· loading · loading

GIS Geography Open Data Supermarkets

An analysis of the data sources on TuTi supermarkets in Ecuador, comparing data available from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps, and the chain’s official website.

Should we regulate Airbnb? Part 2*

27 April 2026·1870 words·9 mins· loading · loading

GIS Geography Short-Term Retanls Airbnb

A brief analysis of Airbnb in Ecuador and some ideas for its regulation.

Should we regulate Airbnb?*

6 April 2026·1689 words·8 mins· loading · loading

GIS Geography Short-Term Retanls Airbnb

A brief analysis of Airbnb in Ecuador and some ideas for its regulation.

Welcome to My Blog

12 March 2026·105 words·1 min· loading · loading

GIS Geography Personal

An introduction to this blog — where I’ll share thoughts on geography, GIS, mapping, and urban challenges.

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