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A Week in Data – Maps

Every week, we present a carefully curated selection of insights – and this week we’re shining our spotlight on maps. Here are some of stories, the news and the data pictures that hit the inboxes of the PlanSpatial team this week.

This is where we ask ourselves: this is a great story, but what else can we do with this data? This is the content that resonates with us – Did we miss a story? Let us know!

Is it time we found a privacy-alternative to Google Maps?

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/google-maps-alternatives-privacy

Satellite map: New Zealand, from above

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/09/gorgeous-new-government-satellite-map-gives-ultra-clear-view-of-nz-from-above.html

London: Best areas for energy efficiency

https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/map-energy-efficiency-london-neighbourhoods-a4545151.htm

The New Map: Green energy transformed (paywall)

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-new-map-energy-climate-and-the-clash-of-nations-by-daniel-yergin-book-review-3gm0jdd38

Data for good

The next big content platform: Google Maps

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/how-google-maps-is-positioned-to-become-the-next-big-content-platform/2087251/

TfL launches map of London’s ‘interesting’ streets