Expand Mapping with Mike Morrow

Expand Mapping with Mike Morrow explores the intersection of data analysis, mapping, and technology integration. It presents diverse applications, from geocoding and interactive map creation to leveraging AI for music composition and improving business processes. Mike also experiments with creative tech solutions and discusses the impact of AI pricing and data visualization tools.

Data Analysis Mapping and Geocoding Technology Integration Artificial Intelligence Music Composition Business Solutions Data Visualization Creative Tech Projects

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The problem with isochrones: overcoming false precision in drive time maps

3 HN points • 15 Dec 23
🔬 Science Mapping Accuracy Uncertainty Transport Data Visualization
  1. Drive time isochrones can give a false sense of precision because they are based on average traffic conditions, which can vary greatly.
  2. Improving isochrone accuracy can be done by increasing the number of trips, testing different conditions, and varied departure angles.
  3. To better communicate uncertainty, consider simplifying isochrone shapes and creating bands to show the range of possible outcomes.
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Plotting an interactive map with Google Collab and Folium

6 implied HN points • 01 Aug 22
  1. You can use Google Collab and Folium to create interactive maps
  2. GeoPandas library is useful for working with spatial data
  3. Folium is a Python library that wraps around Leaflet.js for creating interactive maps

First time using Fiverr for help on projects

0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🎶 Music Freelancing Music Production
  1. Consider using freelancing services like Fiverr or Upwork to scale up projects and work with talented people
  2. Overcoming the mental barrier of creating something you didn't personally make can be liberating and rewarding
  3. Starting small by trying out platforms like Fiverr for fun projects can help to stop overthinking and start taking action

PlacesGPT

0 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🕹 Technology APIs GPT Data
  1. PlacesGPT brings point of interest data into ChatGPT.
  2. Using Google's Places Text Search API helps with ambiguous address queries.
  3. The Google Places API usage for PlacesGPT will be limited due to cost until the GPT marketplace launches.

1st post test

0 implied HN points • 28 Mar 21
  1. The post is a test about sharing content.
  2. The post includes links to external profiles.
  3. The date of the post is March 28, 2021.

Alternative to Tableau Bridge

0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 23
  1. An alternative to Tableau Bridge for pushing data to Tableau Cloud involves a lightweight code-based approach.
  2. Considerations for using this alternative include avoiding management of Bridge servers, preference for code-based data pipelines, and not needing live connections for private data.
  3. The workflow includes connecting to a database, creating a Hyper file from a SQL query, and publishing that Hyper file to Tableau Cloud, with additional steps for further customization.

Bulk isochrone creation

0 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Mapping Data Analysis
  1. The script was made to analyze fan travel impact between Capital One Arena and a proposed new arena in Potomac Yards.
  2. Isochrones were generated with Mapbox and inserted into Snowflake as geographic data types.
  3. The analysis included 2 addresses and 6 different drive times, but the script can handle any number of addresses.