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Using Geospatial Data to Create Maps

by Michael McLaughlin
written by Michael McLaughlin
Uber

Uber has released an open source tool called Kepler.gl that allows users to create visualizations from geolocation datasets. The tool can visualize millions of data points, and users can explore the relationships and representations of their data in both 2D and 3D renderings. To help users begin using the tool, Uber has published examples of how to visualize the population density of neighborhoods in New York City, how to depict elevation contours in San Francisco, and how to map the commutes of residents in England.

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Michael McLaughlin is a research analyst at the Center for Data Innovation. He researches and writes about a variety of issues related to information technology and Internet policy, including digital platforms, e-government, and artificial intelligence. Michael graduated from Wake Forest University, where he majored in Communication with Minors in Politics and International Affairs and Journalism. He received his Master’s in Communication at Stanford University, specializing in Data Journalism.

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