Desert Drops — Urban analytics, maps, and accessible tools

Why this matters

Maps shape narratives. Narratives shape policy. Policy shapes lives. Desert Drops builds tools that listen—to residents, histories, and futures—and turns them into practical pathways for equity.

Community‑first design

Center lived experience and local expertise. Let residents define success, then measure toward it.

Transparent storytelling

Illuminate inequities without sensationalizing—and highlight solutions with humility and rigor.

Impact over optics

Focus on outcomes that shift conditions on the ground, not vanity metrics or performative dashboards.

Our services — built for decisions

Water Calculator

Estimate usage, set goals, and reduce waste. Fast, bilingual, and accessible across devices.

Case Study

Phoenix households cut consumption by 18% in one summer.

Feature set

Scenario inputs, target goals, household profiles, and downloadable results.

Testimonial

“Made our water use visible and actionable.” — Resident

Bilingual quote

English: “Every drop counts.” Spanish: “Cada gota cuenta.”

Use the calculator See outcomes

Conservation Map

An interactive map that turns markers into narratives: restoration, cleanups, rain gardens, and more.

Story modules

Photos, captions, transcripts, and multilingual summaries.

Community inputs

Crowdsourced data with moderation and consent workflow.

Testimonial

“Connected our project to a global movement.” — Organizer

Explore the map See mapping stories

NASA‑powered Weather

Satellite overlays and forecasts that help residents and farmers plan for heat, storms, and drought.

Use cases

Irrigation planning, cooling alerts, and event logistics.

Testimonial

“It wasn’t just data — it was safety.” — Farmer

Equity lens

Shade gap overlays, cooling asset proximity, and routing.

Check live weather See HeatSafe Atlas concept

Meet the creator — Aniketh

Hi! I’m Aniketh — a creative technologist blending urban analytics, geospatial storytelling, and accessible web craft. I build tools that make decisions easier, narratives clearer, and collaboration cleaner.

Accessibility

Screen reader parity, captions, transcripts, bilingual support, and keyboard controls.

Performance

Lazy loading, disciplined assets, minimal layout thrash — optimized for real devices.

Workflow hygiene

Version control, clear repos, separated code/data, and documented patterns.

Timeline

Early curiosity

Explored how maps tell stories and move people to action.

Urban analytics

Built tools that turn data into choices for residents and planners.

Community impact

Co‑created projects with neighbors, organizers, and educators.

Bilingual quotes

English: “Every drop counts. Conservation is community.”

Spanish: “Cada gota cuenta. La conservación es comunidad.”

English: “Maps tell stories of resilience.”

Hindi: “नक्शे लचीलेपन की कहानियाँ बताते हैं।”

Let’s collaborate

Collaboration FAQ

How do we start?

Brief, prototype, iterate, ship — tight cycles that keep quality high.

What’s the workflow?

Version control, clear repos, tidy handoffs, and accessible outputs.

What about accessibility?

Screen reader support, captions, transcripts, bilingual content, and keyboard controls.

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Improving People, Processes, & Technology

Our services — built for decisions

Water Calculator

Conservation Map

NASA‑powered Weather

Meet the creator — Aniketh

Timeline

Bilingual quotes

Let’s collaborate

Collaboration FAQ

Live weather by city

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Resource links