Is Havana the World’s Least Sexist City ?

Geochicas has been at the forefront of efforts around the world to reveal the under-representation of women in street names. Their interactive map Las Calles de las Mujeres explores the ratio of streets named for men and women in a number of cities in Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Bolivia, Cuba, Paraguay, Peru, Italy and Uruguay. The Geochicas map now includes an analysis of street names in 32 Maps Mania… more →
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Snapchat and other popular apps with maps were vandalized to label New York City as ‘Jewtropolis’ – Business Insider

Business Insider Snapchat and other popular apps with maps were vandalized to label New York City as 'Jewtropolis'Business InsiderSnapchat users discovered on Thursday morning that the app's map labeled New York City as "Jewtropolis." The cause was vandalism of the mapping software from Mapbox, a third-party company that supplies mapping information to Snapchat, StreetEasy, …Hack changes NYC to "Jewtropolis" on major mapping appCBS NewsApparent Map Hack Makes Snapchat, Other Apps Show 'Jewtropolis' Instead of NYCNBC New YorkSnap drops after users discover the app's map labeled New York City as 'Jewtropolis' (SNAP)Markets InsiderGothamist –TechCrunch –The... more →
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Google’s in-house incubator made a Waze-like app for the New York City subway – The Verge

The Verge Google's in-house incubator made a Waze-like app for the New York City subwayThe VergeThe app, called Pigeon, is live on Apple's App Store, but access is still limited to those with an invitation code. Its developers say the app can help commuters choose routes that avoid delays and crowds other users report. Google Maps and the MTA's …and more » map app – Google News… more →
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Google Maps will soon make navigating city streets a whole lot easier – Digital Trends

Digital Trends Google Maps will soon make navigating city streets a whole lot easierDigital TrendsGoogle Maps keeps growing up. Already one of the most popular tools on anyone's smartphone, the navigation app has successfully mapped 220 countries, and helped 1 billion users find their way around. Recently, Google has begun automatically adding …Lost? Google Maps Will Use AR to Show You the WayPCMagGoogle Maps unveils its first-ever augmented reality interface | Ars …Ars TechnicaGoogle reveals a more personal Maps, and a wild augmented reality visionPCWorldTom’s Guide –International Business Times –Google Blog –PocketNowall 68 news... more →
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City Hall Update: Map App released for infill project – Pamplin Media Group

Pamplin Media Group City Hall Update: Map App released for infill projectPamplin Media GroupThe Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has released a Map App so Portlanders can see how the Residential Infill Project recommendations would affect their properties. The recommendations would limit new home sizes and rezone around 60 percent of … map app – Google News… more →
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CityTrees app helps map out trees in the city – The Eyeopener

The Eyeopener CityTrees app helps map out trees in the cityThe EyeopenerWhile walking through Ryerson's campus you might look at the trees and wonder: What types of trees are they? How do they help Ryerson campus? Coming from Ryerson's Urban Forest Research & Ecolological Disturbance Group is an app called Citytrees … map app – Google News… more →
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