Esri (GIS Mapping Software, Solutions, Service, Map Apps, and Data) just launched an interactive site that allows users to compare/contrast map data between 16 major cities (so far). Themes that can be compared include:
- Commercial/Industrial zones
- Roadspeed/Traffic/Airports
- Housing Density/ Population Density/Senior population/Youth population
- Public space
- Temperature
- Urban Footprint
- New development
Urban Observatory comes to life at Esri International User Conference | SmartBlogs SmartBlogs.