The link above is my map of Richmond.

This is the city of Richmond. I chose it because of its unique location, culture, and landform. Richmond is built off of broken down natural resources, like tree roots, soil, and other things. Because of what the city of Richmond is built off of, if there was a big enough earthquake, the entire island that Richmond is built on could potentially sink.

the island that Richmond is located is relatively flat. There is a few small hills, but nothing significant. Richmond is composed of 17 other islands. This is so because of what Richmond is made of, which is large, compact scraps that were in the great Fraser River that collected into two big islands and 15 smaller islands. Because of what Richmond is built off of, it makes a great place for agriculture, the main industry Richmond is involved in. This also gives an opportunity to local farmers who can sell their crops in a farmer’s market. Richmond has a mild climate in the fall and spring. This is the case because there is no island to protect Richmond from any storms that may arise, so they get all the cold air that came from the west, which makes the entire area cold. Summer in Richmond is colder than Vancouver but does has warmer days in July through August. This happens because the air from Vancouver travels into Richmond, and because of the similar climate that Richmond has, the warm air ruminates in that area, making the temperatures rise in Richmond in that time of year. The climates in Richmond give people the chance to open outdoor restaurants that allow customers to enjoy that warm weather in the summer. The climates in Richmond also give the opportunity for people to create parks in Richmond that have certain activities that arouse all age groups like trails – because of all the vegetation that can grow and make like the path was supposed to be overgrown – , kayaking (depending where the park is), and public sports courts with supplied equipment (volleyball net, tennis rackets, tennis balls, badminton rackets, and assorted sports equipment that anyone can use within the boundaries of the park), and maybe even croquet in grassy fields.

There is lots of different vegetation that grows in Richmond, but the most prominent vegetation is mostly trees; which consists of Douglas fir, western hemlock, yellow cypress, shore pine, Sitka spruce, and western red cedar. This is true for Richmond and most island archipelagos because of the moderate climates that occurs most of the year in Richmond. This allows for economic activities such as opening a lumber mill because of all the different types of trees. Other vegetation that grows in Richmond is strawberries. This is because of the climates in Richmond that allow strawberries to thrive very well. This is an economic opportunity that Emma Lea Farms took. They opened a farm, that had different “attractions” (e.g. old tractors, playgrounds for children, etc.) and allowed guests to pick their berries and had to pay for however much it is for each pound of berries.

Richmond’s culture is rich and diverse. The area is inhabited by Asian, Indian, and European cultures that greatly influence the area’s green spaces, architecture, and more. In Garry point park, there are Asian inspired sconces throughout the bushes in the trails throughout the area.

Citations:
Garry Point Park Picture:
https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0e/9f/a9/5d/photo0jpg.jpg
YVR Picture:
https://nationalpostcom.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/yvr-1.png
Fraser River Middle Arm Picture:
https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&id=67CAEF730E696592038AC677E8B4EC68AECD463A&thid=OIP.uFlM6ZX-qm7X-7yHqlhAdgHaFj&mediaurl=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.panoramio.com%2Fphotos%2Flarge%2F27844888.jpg&exph=768&expw=1024&q=fraser+river+middle+arm+&selectedindex=0&adlt=strict&ajaxhist=0&vt=0
Emma Lea Farm Picture:
http://www.bcfarmfresh.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Emma-Lea-farm-store.jpg
Blundell Picture:
https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailv2&iss=sbi&form=SBIIRP&sbisrc=ImgDropper&q=imgurl:https%3A%2F%2Fth.bing.com%2Fth%2Fid%2FOIP.IbepWIm0aTL4gmPCframuQHaEc%3Fw%3D300%26h%3D180%26c%3D7%26o%3D5%26dpr%3D1.5%26pid%3D1.7&idpbck=1&adlt=strict&selectedindex=0&id=https%3A%2F%2Fth.bing.com%2Fth%2Fid%2FOIP.IbepWIm0aTL4gmPCframuQHaEc%3Fw%3D300%26amp%3Bh%3D180%26amp%3Bc%3D7%26amp%3Bo%3D5%26amp%3Bdpr%3D1.5%26amp%3Bpid%3D1.7&ccid=j1j6aXxP&mediaurl=https%3A%2F%2Fth.bing.com%2Fth%2Fid%2FOIP.IbepWIm0aTL4gmPCframuQHaEc%3Fw%3D300%26h%3D180%26c%3D7%26o%3D5%26dpr%3D1.5%26pid%3D1.7&exph=270&expw=450&vt=2&sim=11
MacNeill Secondary Picture:
https://macneill.sd38.bc.ca/sites/macneill.sd38.bc.ca/files/MacNeill_logo_1.png

Reflection

1. Was I able to identify how the geography affects the city/town with ease? How was I able to find how the physical geography impacted these communities?
   1. I was able to identify how the geography affects Richmond with ease. I was able to by looking at Google earth. Google Earth showed how flat the area I chose was.
2. How did I build my project from a backwards design? Was I able to dream of the future and identify solutions through that process?
   1. I built it by looking at mapping websites, such as Google Maps, and Google Earth. I think they were very useful tools for this project.
3. Were you satisfied with your result and solutions?
   1. Yes, I am satisfied with the result of this project, and its solutions.
4. How could you refine your assignment in the future?
   1. I could organize my project a bit better than I did, and I could add a bit more information on the locations on my map 🙂