CHUNG EN TSERN Portfolio 2017-2023

PERCEIVING THE CITY

PORTFOLIO OF CHUNG EN TSERN 2017-2023

CONTENTS

Residencial Input

Social System

Public Health

Transportation

Green Infrastructure

STATEMENT:

Cities are dynamic and multifaceted entities that offer endless opportunities for exploration and imagining of future possibilities. Traditionally, understanding cities was limited to personal experiences and observations, but in the digital age, data analytics provides a new lens to explore and analyze cities. By leveraging data, we can not only gain new insights into urban environments but also create new possibilities for their future development.

01 PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGIES OF PANDEMIC

● COVID-19 Dashboard & Trend Analysis of Taipei City

Category: Professional Project, Team Work, 2020-2022

Competent Authority: Department of Health, Taipei City Government

Collaborator: Iima Yu (Data engineer)

Adviser: Roy Lin

Role: Project Lead, Data Analyst

Work: Project management, Dashboard develop, Data Analysis

02 A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF URBAN MOBILITY

● Decoding the Commute Pattern of Neihu Tech Park

Category: Professional Project, Team Work , 2021

Competent Authority: Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government

Adviser: Roy Lin

Collaborator:Ingrid Kao (Front-End Engineer)

Role: Project Lead, Data Analyst

Work: Policy Research, Data Analysis , Report, web design

03 A FUTURE OF URBAN LIVING

● Home For Tomorrow, New Co-Living Movement

Category: Professional Project, Team Work, 2020

Client: 9floor ,Co-Living Brand

Porject lead: Hao-Che Hung,

Collaborator: Xin-Yi Xie, Yu-Ming Wu, Hao-Lun Hung

Role: designer

Work: Field Work, User Research, Concept Design

04 NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS

● Transition river, The new urban water management system

Category: Academic Graduation Project, Team Work, 2017

Collaborator: Ting-Chun Wang

Advisers: Chung-Shsun Wu, Pao-Chun Chen

Work: Site analysis, Planning & Spatial Design

05

OTHER WORKS

● 5-1 Taipei City Dashboard | Professional Project

● 5-2 Co-creating a future with civic data | Professional Project

● 5-3 Making Taxi Amenities Safer and More Effective | Professional Project

● 5-4 Environmental Embeddedness and Social Characteristics | Academic Research

● 5-5 Editorial design | Side Project

● 5-6 10th CYLA, Gradution Exhibition | Spatia1 Design

01 PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGIES OF PANDEMIC

COVID-19 Dashboard & Trend Analysis of Taipei City

Category: Professional Project, Team Work

Competent Authority: Department of Health, Taipei City Government

Collaborator: Iima Yu (Data engineer)

Role: Project Lead, Data Analyst

Work: Project management, Dashboard develop, Data Analysis

Introduction

As COVID-19 rapidly spread across the globe in February 2020, monitoring pandemic-related information became a top priority for major cities worldwide. In response to this urgent need, the Taipei Urban Intelligence Center initiated the Taipei City Government COVID-19 Dashboard Project, which implemented an automated system to converge and integrate pandemic-related data. These data are utilized by the Taipei City Pandemic Command Center as a crucial reference during their assessment and decision-making processes.

What Data is Essential for a Pandemic Command Center to Monitor

In terms of overall content, the dashboard is the product of discussions and revisions made during meetings involving experts from the Pandemic Prevention Project Office and the Department of Health, as well as other relevant agencies. It is divided into three main sections: 1. Pandemic spread and vaccine coverage rates globally, 2. Tracking of COVID-19 spread in Taiwan, and 3. Analysis of Taipei's pandemic-related resources and spread. This information allows users to get a comprehensive understanding of the COVID-19 situation from various angles.

Confirmed Cases & Death Rate

Global Vaccination Rate

Effective reproductive number

Degree of Lockdown Severity

Airline Recovery

Confirmed Cases & Death Rate

Taiwan Vaccination Rate

Confirmed Cases Age & Sex Ratio

COVID-19 Community Mobility

Taiwan CDC Crucial Policy

Confirmed Cases Location Alalysis

Confirmed Cases Network Analysis

Hospital Covid-19 Unit Caapacity

Quarantine Hotel Capacity

Rapid Test Capacity

Local government primary Covid-19 healthcare facilities

We utilize Geospatial analysis to set up rapid test stations in hotspot areas.

We have to predict pandemic trends to prepare medical capacity.

Mayor, Taipei City Government WenJe Ko, M.D., Ph.D.

Superintendent, Taipei City Hospital Dachen Chu, M.D., Ph.D.

How to Effectively Integrate Pandemic Data from Collection to Application

The process of creating a COVID-19 dashboard involves four steps: collecting data from various sources, processing and organizing the data, analyzing it to uncover insights, and using those insights to inform decision-making and build the dashboard. This process allows for effective monitoring and management of the pandemic.

The Evolution of a Prototype into a Comprehensive Dashboard

At the outset, we lacked access to data from relevant units, so we began by designing a UI prototype and demonstrating the dashboard's capabilities using simulated data. Through data integration, we aimed to achieve optimal results. Upon receiving approval from the mayor, we collaborated with public health and medical experts to enhance data completeness and automation.

Comparing with Nations Around the World

We utilizes open data from around the world, including confirmed cases, deaths, fatality rate, and vaccine coverage, to help decisionmakers understand global pandemic trends. There have been four stages of explosive growth globally and in Taiwan, including the onset of the Omicron variant. While Taiwan has avoided major outbreaks, it's crucial to remain vigilant. Vaccination rates are also crucial for pandemic prevention policies, helping determine the degree of regulation loosening for public activities.

Mobile Populations Are Key In Prevention

The domestic outbreak of COVID-19 in Taiwan began in Wanhua District in May 2021 and spread to New Taipei City due to frequent commuting and overlapping activity circles. Stopping the spread relied on a combined overall pandemic prevention strategy, contact-tracing operations, and allocation of medical resources. Successful coordination among these aspects limited the impact of the May 2021 wave. we also uses Google COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports to understand crowdflow changes before and after policy implementation.

Medical Capacity & Chain Of Infection

The dashboard provides real-time data on pandemic prevention indicators in Taipei, including positive cases, home isolation, and resource capacity. This also assists in contact-tracing operations to identify possible super-spreaders and prevent further transmission. By monitoring critical resources like hospital bed capacity, that helps authorities respond promptly to potential medical resource overload. Overall, the dashboard plays a crucial role in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in Taipei.

User interface prototype Mayor and Expert Panel Meeting

Enhancing Pandemic Response With Digital Tools

Integrating data from multiple departments to create a comprehensive dashboard for pandemic prevention is a crucial step in enhancing the efficiency of information synthesis. By making the dashboard accessible through both tablets and large screens, the relevant data can be presented effectively in various meeting venues. Such measures enable better management of pandemic prevention efforts and lead to optimal outcomes.

02 COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF URBAN MOBILITY

Decoding the Commute Pattern of Neihu Tech Park

Category: Professional Project, Team Work

Competent Authority: Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government

Adviser: Roy Lin

Role: Project Lead, Data Analyst

Work: Policy Research, Data Analysis , Report

Introduction

The persistent problem of traffic congestion in Neihu has posed a significant challenge for the Taipei City Government. Despite implementing various solutions, the issue persists due to previous urban development plans being underestimated. In 2021, the Taipei Urban Intelligence Center and Department of Transportation collaborated to conduct a comprehensive study, taking into account surrounding districts and adopting a more holistic approach to planning in an effort to tackle the issue effectively.

Learning More about the Greater Neihu Park

According to traffic flow statistics from 2019, the hotspots of traffic congestions in Neihu are mostly located within the “Greater Neihu Technology Park” (hereafter referred to as “GNTP”) which comprises the Neihu Technology Park and the Dawan South Section Industrial Zone. The GNTP takes up roughly 2.8 km², where the majority of properties are designated for industrial-use designation and some for residential-use.

About Industries

There are over 6,000 businesses established in GNTP, among which are headquarters of large corporations. The park plays a key role in the “Taiwan Tech Industry Axial Belt.” The majority of companies in the park belong to supply chains related to R&D, marketing, service, and knowledge industry chains, as well as businesses in high added-value sectors such as ICT, digital content, and biotech.

About Traffic

Major thoroughfares in the surroundings of GNTP serve the needs of those working there, but they also carry the burden of accommodating traffic traversing the neighborhood. Based on the analysis commissioned by the Department of Transportation, 42.5% of the vehicle flow from neighboring areas into GNTP during commuting hours are heading to destinations inside the park, while 57.5% are ones passing through the park to reach other destinations.

About Population

This study utilizes Telecom data estimate the population characteristics of GNTP. There are a total of 133,500 working at the GNTP. From the graph to the right, we can tell that the majority of the GNTP consists of workplaces and offices, with relatively few properties that are residential mixuses. The majority of workers have to travel to their work at the tech park, requiring relatively longdistance commutes.

In addition, when compared to the built area Taipei City, the working population density of GNTP is approximately 53,400 people/km² – which is roughly 2.5 times the working population of the former.

Where Do the Workers Come from

The working population of GTNP, in addition to those who live in Neihu, come to work from nearby locations such as Shilin, Nangang, and Xizhi districts – these account for roughly 15%. In addition, another 16% of the workers are commuters from downtown districts of Taipei City: Songshan, Daan, Xinyi, and Zhongshan.

Separate Tech park into three Zones

If we divide GTNP into three zones A, B and C notebased on the distance to the MRT stations, we can acquire more detailed readings on where the working population living at different places need to head for their workplace in either northern Neihu or southern Neihu. As zone A is located right next to the Wenhu Line, the working population hail from area spanning both Taipei and New Taipei – even as far as Keelung. For zones B and C, the majority of the working populations here are either Neihu locals or from neighboring districts.

Zone A

Zone B

Zone C

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B.

C.

Min Max

How to Analyze Commute Patterns in Public Transportation

MRT and buses are the most important public transit systems in Taipei. The reasearch used Transit card transaction data and geo-spatial analytics understand that there are about 42.5 thousand passengers taking MRT, buses, or YouBikes to work during morning peak hours. Compared to the total workers of 133.5 thousand, the public tranist utilization rate is merely 30% whereas 70% of the total workers took private vehicles.

Digging Insights into Public Transportation

To increase public transportation usage, we conducted a spatial analysis and identified hotspots for MRT, buses, and YouBike. People traveling to Neihu tend to take the MRT to Xihu, Gangqian, or Songshan stations and then use buses or YouBike to reach their final destination. However, multiple transfers are often required, which discourages some commuters. For example, those traveling from Shilin station may need to transfer at least three times.

About MRT

The majority of MRT commuters can be traced to the surrounding area along MRT Wenhu Line.

The largest number of transferring commuters are coming from Bannan Line, followed by those coming from Songshan-Xindian, and ZhongheLuzhou Lines.

The worker population from Shilin and Beitou districts account for 9.2% of the total worker population, but only a small number of these people take the MRT to work.

About Bus

In addition to taking the bus directly to Neihu Technology Park, a large number of office workers take the MRT and transfer to the bus to get to their destinations. Statistics indicate that MRT Songshan Station is the most popular hub for transfers.

Due to the lack of MRT coverage, nearby areas such as Shilin, Neihu, Songshan, Nangang, Zhongshan, Xinzhuang, and Xizhi districts are hotspots for those commuting by bus.

About YouBike

The hotspots for YouBike utilization are mostly located in the vicinity of MRT stations located near Neihu Technology Park. The majority of commuters ride the YouBike as last mile connection to MRT stations.

MRT Gangqian Station is the most popular station for those transferring via YouBike. Other stations that follow closely behind include Wende, Jiannan Road, Neihu, and Songshan.

Which area's residents have a preference for using Vehicles

To better understand where GNTP workers live and how it relates to their utilization rate of public transportation, we isolated the trips arriving at the MRT stations, bus stations, and YouBike stations within GNTP and categorize them based on passengers' trip origins. Throughout the stats below, we can examine the total number and percentage of commuters using public transit versus private vehicles. Those areas that have high private vehicle usage, shall be the area we'd need to address the most.

Furthermore, the study also interactively demonstrated the utilization rate of public transportation and private vehicles through a spatial grid, making it easier for the public to comprehend.

Zhongshan area, which is adjacent to GNTP, has convenient access to both the metro and bus routes. Most workers who reside in this area choose to use public transportation to commute to work.

Neihu area is the most common residential location for GNTP employees. Despite its close proximity, most people choose to use private transportation such as cars or scooters to commute to work.

Although Xizhi area is adjacent to GNTP, there is only bus transportation available in the area and no metro. As a result, most people choose to drive to work at GNTP. This area can be considered in need of improved public transportation.

What are Some Opportunities to the Ease the Traffic Problems of GNTP

The traffic problem of Neihu Science Park is at large degree constrained by existing urban planning and road network infrastructure, making a solution that fixes everything once-and-for-all would be rather unlikely. However, through the studies of commute patterns, we think there are some opportunities worth further exploration.

Making Public Transportation More Convenient

1. Providing shuttle transfer service for demand hotspots.

2. Increase the convenience for transferring between buses and MRT, such as improving the walkability of paths to stations, optimizing the bus routes and service intervals.

3. Work with private sector partners to offer diversified transportation alternatives such as shared vehicles and ride-sharing.

Providing Better Options for Last Mile Connection

1. Expand the number of YouBike stations at demand hotspots or increase the frequency of bike deployment to enhance usability.

2. Taking advantage of the ongoing construction of MRT Circular Line to establish a more comprehensive slow-mode traffic system including walkways, bike lanes, etc.

Regulating or Easing the Total Volume of Traffic：

1. The new global trend of “hybrid work mode” saw growing popularity in the post-pandemic era. This concept could help reduce the total traffic volume accessing Neihu Technology Park.

2. Some nations had rolled out designated low-carbon-emission urban zones to reduce traffic by imposing a higher cost of private driving, which could also be a possible measure.

03 THE FUTURE OF URABN

LIVING

Home For Tomorrow, New Co-Living Movement

Category: Professional Project

Client: 9floor ,Co-Living Brand

Porject Lead: Hao-Che Hung

Collaborator: Xin-Yi Xie, Yu-Ming Wu, Hao-Lun Hung

Role: user research & concept design

Introduction

In recent years, co-living spaces have emerged as an increasingly attractive housing option for younger generations. Skyrocketing housing prices have made it challenging for urban residents to attain affordable and comfortable living arrangements. Furthermore, with the advent of digitization and a more atomistic societal structure, the younger generation is feeling increasingly isolated and lonely. As a result, co-living has become an alternative solution to address these issues.

Why People Choose Co-living in Metropolitan Taipei

The house prices in Taiwan have soared to a point where it is almost impossible for the common people to afford a house. This has led to an increase in renting houses, but even the rent prices have increased, making it difficult for people to find affordable and quality living spaces. Many people are forced to live in cramped and low-quality spaces, surrounded by noise and bad neighbors. To escape these living conditions, renting apartments with roommates has become a more practical and secure option, even if it requires paying slightly higher rent. Sharing economy concepts have also gained popularity, offering hope for raising living conditions.

Insights from Residents: A Survey on Co-living in Metropolitan Taipei

The Changing Landscape of Renting Market in Metropolitan Taipei

How We Interview Unearth Insights Into The Co-Living Experience

In the early stage of our research, we invited staff and residents of the 9 Floor apartment complex to participate in a Brainstorming Workshop to generate ideas about the potential future of living in the complex. Subsequently, we conducted a structured questionnaire and utilized a Research Toolkit to analyze the usage patterns and time distribution of the residents within the complex. Furthermore, we employed a map to allow residents to indicate nearby facilities they usually visit and their walking routes in the city.

Insights from Within: A Deep Dive into the Perspectives of Co-living Residents

03.Research Toolkit

02.Residentent Interview

01.Brainstorming Workshop

Creating Five Personas For Urban Co-Living

Through conducting questionnaire surveys, workshops, and interviews with residents living in 9 floor, we have identified five primary personas who would choose co-living, including the field worker, the new in town resident, the digital nomad, the life transition ,and the semi-permanent. Based on these personas, we have designed a coliving environment tailored to their needs and preferences.

They do not usually participate in activities with their roommates, as their focus is on completing their freelance projects. During the day, they often network with colleagues or clients to expand their business scope. However, after work, they occasionally socialize with their roommates over drinks and chat, getting to know each other and inquiring about nearby points of interest.

In order to realize the vision of regional innovation, field workers must first establish good relationships with local residents. They visit their neighbors and friends every day, chatting over tea, and occasionally observing their work and interactions within the community. By doing so, they aim to better understand the dynamics of the community and foster closer ties with the locals.

During a period of transition, they aim for personal and professional development by venturing into uncharted territories and immersing themselves in new environments. They intentionally seek out interactions with strangers to gather fresh perspectives and inspiration, expanding their networks and knowledge base.

When first arriving in a new place, they actively seek to establish a social circle, hoping to gain a deeper understanding of the city through interactions with roommates. They also expand their social circle by meeting friends of roommates at home parties, increasing their comfort level in the new environment.

After a long day of work, they relax by watching movies together with a projector or lounging on the couch. Along with communal activities, they prioritize time for individual pursuits such as hobbies and interests. Additionally, they often cook meals together, not only to reduce expenses but also to maintain a healthy diet.

Imagine a dynamic community of digital nomads and life transitioner, residing in a shared living space where the common areas can serve as cultural salons or individual workspaces for reading and working. This exceptional living arrangement has become a popular destination for a diverse group of people, creating a collaborative and creative shared workspace that is seamlessly integrated into the living units.

Imagine office workers and digital nomads living under one roof, where their different rhythms of life unexpectedly complement each other. When office workers go out to work, they can make use of the blank spaces in their homes. Digital nomads, on the other hand, can experience local life through this arrangement, meet new friends, and have a flexible and comfortable work environment.

If the lobby of the apartment becomes the center of life, exploring the local area becomes as natural as breathing. Just go downstairs, and communication begins immediately; go upstairs, and it becomes the private space of the roommates. The public space also serves as a workshop, where various types of creative work can be carried out, and there is a private space for one's own breathing room.

Living in a shared space allows for personalization and a sense of ownership, but the value of shared living goes beyond this. Roommates can become a community of support for one another, particularly for semipermanent, new in town, and life transitioner. Home is not just a place to sleep, but also a comfortable haven where individuals can follow their own habits.

Belongingness House Time Flexible House Space Flexible House Exploration House

Creating New Opportunities through Flexible Time and Space

Post-pandemic, work patterns shifted to flexible models, affecting living spaces. Our team proposes a novel coliving concept that prioritizes adaptability and flexibility to cater to changing work and lifestyle needs, redefining traditional co-living and promoting a dynamic work-life balance.

Navigating the Urban Lifestyle Factors

We attempted to describe urban life in Taipei by utilizing rental data and Google Map POIs, and created maps visualizing living facilities, apartment rental sources, and nightlife hotspots. These maps provide an intuitive and comprehensive view for those who are interested in exploring and experiencing Taipei's city life.

Translating research into magazine and advocating for a future living

Through presentations and journal formats, we aim to effectively communicate the findings of qualitative interviews and quantitative research. Our approach will involve the integration of visually appealing illustrations and spatial maps to give city dwellers a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues of living together.

03 NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS

Transition river, The new urban water management system

Category: Academic Graduation Project, Team Work

Collaborator: Ting-Chun Wang

Advisers: Chung-Shsun Wu, Pao-Chun Chen

Work: Site analysis, Planning & Spatial Design

Introduction

The Er-Chong Floodway is an important hydraulic engineering project in Taipei, playing a crucial role in regulating peak flood flow during typhoons and tidal surges. However, its 424 hectares of land are not well utilized in the urban area outside of flood seasons. In the design process, we aim to explore flood cycles and whether we can analyze the site to redefine the role of the Er-Chong Floodway in the city beyond flood control.

The Evolution of Floodways: From the Past to the Present

The area was once productive farmland until a devastating typhoon-triggered flood in 1963. The government's river mouth expansion project in 1964 failed to solve the problem and resulted in tidal intrusion, forming a wetland sanctuary for wildlife. The flood problem persisted, prompting the government to develop a floodway plan in 1968, implemented from 1982 to 1997. However, subsequent planning efforts in 1998, 2008, and 2012 were proposed but lacked sufficient integration.

250 years ago, this region was abundant with fertile soil, and its convenient water transportation made it attractive to farmers for cultivation and settlement.

devastating typhoon-triggered flooding

As a result, the government intervened by expanding the river mouth in 1964 to address the issue. However, instead of resolving the problem, the project caused a massive influx of tides, which led to the formation of a swamp wetland that surprisingly became a sanctuary for wildlife.

Period of High Wetlandization

During the first phase of the floodway project, the embankments were raised to a height that could withstand a 200-year flood level. As a result of the construction and filling, the wetland area gradually shrank and eventually disappeared.

The Third Phase of Floodway Project

Floodway park plan finalized

The Second Phase of Floodway Project

New Taipei Manhattan Plan

Floodway park plan

Metropolitan park planing and design

Flood Prevention Plan

Why We Choose Er-Chong Floodway as a site

The Er-Chong floodways' location is strategically placed in the core region of the Greater Taipei Metropolitan Area, yet it remains on the outskirts of the urban area. We believe that redeveloping this area can create a hub for leisure, sports, and ecotourism. However, balancing ecological conservation and human activities poses a significant challenge.

The area of the Er-Chong floodway Is 16 times than of Da-an central park

Its natural habitat includes a semi-brackish river mouth, reed thickets, and shallow waters ranging from 6 to 12 centimeters during low tide. It is a rare species found only in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan with a limited population.

Due to the lower per capita green space in the Taipei metropolitan area compared to other countries, it is necessary to prioritize quality and identify potential green factors.

How to Achieve a Balance between Ecology and Citizens' Activities

By analyzing the ecological distribution of the site and extending it to the upstream of the floodway through wetland, an ecological reserve area will be planned to prevent high-intensity human activities from affecting the local ecology.

Re-adjust the lanes, parking areas, bike lanes, embankment trails, pedestrian crossing points, and activity areas based on the surrounding needs and road usage intensity. Utilize the open spaces in the vicinity to design different types of embankment patterns.

Innovative sustainable solutions for revolutionizing water management

The original wetland system was found to have inadequate purification efficiency. As a result, the wetland system was redesigned through land preparation and calculation of the required water area for pollution removal.

The redesign included a re-evaluation of different types of water sources that enter the drainage channels, such as urban wastewater from pumping stations and drainage canals, surface runoff, rainwater, groundwater, tides, and floods.

surface runoff rain garden flooing way

ecological ditch drainage canals

How to Overcome Soil Siltation and High Riverbed Problems

To create a more ecological floodway while addressing soil siltation and high riverbed problems, we utilized riverbed profile data to model tidal, groundwater, and 200-year flood line heights. We then developed an earthwork plan that preserves the flood discharge capacity of the floodway while creating additional ecological space. This approach enables us to maintain the floodway's functionality without compromising its ecological value.

As the floodway is located in a tidal estuary, we utilized modeling to simulate the impact of absolute tide levels ranging from -1 to +2 on the floodway's interior. We then evaluated different strategies based on the simulation results.

Present Plan

What Is Our Vision For The Landscape and Environment

Our vision is to create a landscape experience where visitors can sense the flow of water within the floodway and appreciate the completely different ecosystems that exist from upstream to downstream, ranging from freshwater to semi-brackish water to mangrove wetlands. By lightly integrating the pathways into the natural environment, visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of Taiwan's local ecology.

How the Design Process Shaped My Creative Mindset

In my graduation project, I was able to demonstrate my ability to integrate theory and practice by conducting research on the ecological and multifunctional use of urban flood prevention systems. I utilized Geographic Information System (GIS) for site analysis and master planning, which marked a significant milestone in my development as a designer. This experience taught me the importance of quantitative analysis and the need for urban planners to possess interdisciplinary skills.

Although undertaking such challenging design projects as a student may seem daunting and may not result in immediate changes in real-life settings, I believe this training has fostered a crucial mindset for developing cross-disciplinary thinking as a designer.

5-1 Taipei City Dashboard | Professional Project

Other Works

The Taipei City Government is undergoing digital transformation to effectively utilize real-time and comprehensive urban statistics. With numerous agencies, data is scattered and hidden within databases, requiring integration and coordination. The Dashboard visually presents crossdomain data to facilitate discussions and improve governance policies.necessary.

Year: 2022

Competent Authority: Taipei City Government

Adviser: Roy Lin

Collaborator: Amy Tseng, Iima Yu, Ingrid Kao, Ann Shi

Role: UI Designer

Work: Demand interview, UI Design

For every data set, we integrate its data pipelines, business logics, and visualizations into component.

Cross-functional teams can gather in the convention hall on a mission-basis; or they can access to the information via their mobile devices any time, any where.

Components

Unlike traditional IOCs or data centers, instead of having users to be physically in one place for accessing and viewing the data, we push the information to whoever needs it for better efficiency and flexibility.

CMap & Time Line

One can choses components that matter the most, and customize his/her own comprehensive view for particular subjects.

By expanding the geo-spatial and historical view of the components, one and better understand the whole picture, crossreference among data points, and make more informed decisions.

5-2 Co-Creating A Future With Civic Data | Professional Project

At the 2022 Taipei City Expo, Taipei Urban Intelligence Center and Taiwan Design Research Institute collaborated to create an immersive interactive experience, showcasing the role of datadriven urban governance & innovation. Visitors can participate in a real-time changes in the city model triggered by audience data on the central exhibition wall.

Year: 2022

Location: Taipei

Collaborator: Taiwan Design Research Institute

Developer: IF Plus

Work: Concept/ Content Design

Citizens can use LINE to scan QR codes on the ground to fill out surveys and download their own personalized future Taipei city model. Their information will be sent to the center of the exhibition wall to create a collaborative, real-time simulation of urban changes triggered by on-site audience data. The aim is to co-create the ideal future city through a data-driven urban innovation model.

5-3 Making Taxi Amenities Safer and More Effective | Professional Project

Other Works

In the metropolitan area of Taipei, taxis often cause traffic problems, including roadside parking and cruising for passengers. This project is commissioned by the Department of Transportation and aims to analyze the hotspots for hailing taxis using the origin and destination data of taxis and provide improvement suggestions for the placement of taxi stands.

Year: 2020

Competent Authority: Department of Transportation, Taipei City Government

Adviser: Roy Lin

Collaborator:Ingrid Kao (Front-End Engineer)

Role: Project Lead, Data Analyst

Work: Policy Research, Data Analysis , Report, Web Design

Number of Registered Taxi Across the Nation

Taiwan had 91,898 taxis in 2019, with Taipei and New Taipei cities accounting for 58.8%. Northern Taiwan's registered taxis were mostly from taxi fleets (48.2%), but not all of them collect and manage ride data.

Changes to Registration Types & Means of Passenger Acquisition

Between 2009 and 2017, the number of taxis in Taipei City decreased by 3,300. However, the introduction of digital ride-hailing platforms in 2017 led to a consecutive rise in the number of taxis in Taipei over the past 3 years. The convenience of digital platforms also led to an increase in the number of taxi drivers joining fleets. A survey by MOTC found that drivers who are part of taxi fleets utilize internet tools and satellite dispatch services more often to acquire customers compared to drivers who operate independently.

The Top 100 Location Suggestions for Taxi Stands

As of the end of 2019, there were 243 taxi stands in Taipei City to allow taxis to queue up for passengers and avoid unnecessary roaming. A study found that only 11% of the hotspots for actual taxi rides fell within the 80m radius of existing taxi stands, leaving 89% outside of the service region. To identify future taxi stand locations, a list of the top 100 road sections was generated based on hotspots, excluding current taxi stands, for further assessment by DOT.

5-4 Environmental Embeddedness and Social Characteristics | Academic Research

This study explores how ecological parks are developed in Taipei City to promote urban sustainability. Ecological parks are important for sustainability, but development pathways differ. The study emphasizes the importance of analyzing policy, environmental context, and social networks to understand the development of ecological parks in Taipei City.

Year: 2020

Research Institute: Department of Geography, Nation Taiwan University

Professor: Sue-Ching Jou, Jing-Chein Lu

Publisher: Taiwan Institute of Urban Planning

Collaborator:Mei-Yi Liu

Role: Research Assistant

Work: Policy Research, GIS Analysis, Infographic

Biotope area factor (BAF) analysis, showing different degrees of Ecology Park in Taipei City Ecological richness may be observable to the naked eye, but in order to provide a more objective assessment of the ecological value of parks and green spaces in Taipei City, we utilized data from the National Land Use Survey to conduct a Biotope Area Factor (BAF) analysis. This allowed us to evaluate the ecological significance of various parks and their surrounding areas.

5-5 Editorial design | Side Project

Other Works

I have a passion for editing and photography, which I used to create a book on European cityscapes during my undergraduate studies. After graduating, I collaborated with a non-profit organization to publish a book on the recovery of a local community in Ishinomaki, Japan after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. I am committed to continuing to use my skills to document unique stories from various locations.

Year: 2016

Book Title: Escape the city from the city

Publisher: Landscape Architecture, Chung Yuan Christian University

Work: editing, graphic design, photography

Year: 2020

Book Title: Xplore Ishinomaki

Publisher: Believe in Next Generation

Work: editing, graphic design, photography

5-6 10th CYLA, Graduation Exhibition | Spatial Design

During 4 years, We have learned from each other and accumulated experiences from the challenges of the Urban/ natural environment. This Exhibition reminded us of our core values. The landscape may change over time, but the land's true essence remains.

Year: 2017

Location: Taipei

Collaborator: Dan-yue Zhu

Work: Spatial & Detail Design