GIS in Action 2026

Graffiti is now widely accepted as street art. Bathroom graffiti may be more taboo and not always considered art, but it is a form of artistic communication only localized to a specific spatial dimension. As such, it is worthy of both GIS and cultural study.

Known academically as 'latrinalia', bathroom gratffiti dates back to at least Roman times. It occurs in a rare space: one that is private and public at the same time. Location here is not merely a point on a map, it's an existential landscape, with boundaries both physical and internal to the individual.

Bar bathrooms generally share a common spatial identity -- stalls with walls, sinks, mirrors, towel dispensers. But they're also an ever-evolving human space, marked by passive interaction and often unseen conversation.

Covering topics from the very definition of physical 'space' to gender equity to social justice, this is a presentation that transcends geography, while including it, and enters the realms of social science and linguistics. Backed by academic support from tenured professors of sociology and criminal justice, 'For a Good Time Call' is intended to be thought-provoking as well as informative.

This presentation includes a detailed StoryMap with interactive maps and experiences, as well as short presentation explaining the concepts and providing the context that grounds the project squarely in GIS and geography. I believe it will provide a unique view of GIS and geographical-human interaction.