Visual mapping and analysis for “regular” business users?
We all know that a picture is worth a thousand words. Images from Tiananmen Square, September 11th, or the recent devastation in Haiti are universally understood and move people to action more than words ever could. Visualizing vs. reading about events is becoming more and more prevalent, with an increasing number of people receiving their [...]
Where are the Loud Neighbors? Late Night Noise in Sacramento, CA
The Sacramento Police Department makes their dispatch database publicly available via monthly text files. These files are exported from Sacramento’s Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, which supports police dispatch and response functions in their 911 center. These files include information about each dispatch, including details like date and time, type of call – from homicides [...]
New Basemap Styles
We partner with MapQuest for our basemaps. Today, they announced new map styles and imagery improvements, and we like ‘em! The cleaner styles help the symbolizations of user data stand out.
Harnessing the power of City data with SpatialKey
Cities are opening up and providing access to data as part of an initiative to improve the accessibility, transparency, and accountability of City governments. Several cities, including New York City, Washington DC and San Francisco, are among a few to lead this initiative in an effort to serve the public by creating “data mines” of [...]
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