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I’ve been mapping.

One of my projects this week has been to work closely with the Google Maps API. I can’t go into to much else detail though I am really happy with the results… however this is not the point of this post.

In showing my colleagues what we (me and the NY team) have been accomplishing, my attention was drawn to other developments in mapping services around Sweden. Services which make Google Maps look like Simcity 2000.

Check out Stockholm brought to you by Eniro. Here’s my apartment (second house north in the pink), and this is where I work. The links I have provided are in “Helicopter” mode. Helicopter mode comes in 4 angles (N/S/E/W) and gives you a sort of 3D view of the city. Great for a new citizen like me as it helps me get a good idea of perspective. I highly recommend using the navigation panel at the bottom left of the screen and zooming out as far as you can to get a good view of Stockholm.

Hitta.se provides a map of Stockholm also, however it uses technology which apparently can map the dimensions of buildings (height and width) and then automatically generate a 3D model of the city using satellite imagery. Definitely worth a look (just make sure you click “Stockholm” at the top of the map”.

These 2 examples make my hard work seem like a game of Connect 4. :(

Here’s to the future!

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3 Responses to “I’ve been mapping.”

  1. Jennie Sinclair Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 12:56 am

    Thanks for noticing our services:-) FYI we launch an even more in depth map function today called “hitta.se – Gatubild” in English that would be “hitta.se – street picture” http://www.hitta.se/gatubild/

    You can have a stroll in Stockholm and see real high quality images of almost everything in the city, you can turn 360 degrees, get panorama views and always see where you are at in the map below the picture.

    Please have a look!

    Best Regards Jennie Sinclair, hitta.se

  2. karl Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 5:47 am

    Wow, Jennie! Impressive. Those images have amazing detail! Top work.

  3. Blair Says:
    December 12th, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    yo dj karl, i’ve been clickin on you website and trying to keep up with your new journeys. looks like your having a great time man! very happy for you! just wanted to drop a hello! keep in touch buddy.

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