Our project created a database for Habitat for Humanity MW/GW to organize information on their homeowners. We collected input on the database structure through interviews with the staff and feedback from testing the database. We delivered a Microsoft Access database to track data on homeowners, properties, and mortgages. We found that: Habitat Affiliates across Massachusetts use different software but organize information similarly; it is difficult to standardize database fields for every unique homeowner; and creating a database is an iterative process. Based on our findings, we recommend Habitat for Humanity MW/GW continue improving upon this tool by adding more data topics like repair history and editing the homeowner application to guarantee smooth data entry.

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Creator

• Kodhimaj, Alessia
• Kneissl-Williams, Charles
• Waddick, Lauren
• Neu, Jackson

Subject

• Community
• Sustainability
• Project-Based Learning
• Computing

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050223-214855
• 108091

Keyword

• database
• habitat for humanity
• housing
• database creation
• housing affordability
• Access database

Advisor

• Roberts, Laura
• Elmes, Michael B.

Year

• 2023

Center

• Worcester Community Project Center (Massachusetts) - IQP

Sponsor

• Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Date created

• 2023-05-02

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-050223-214855

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-06-16