Atlas of Urban Expansion: How 200 cities around the world grew, mapped from satellite data. ZIMAS (Los Angeles): Los Angeles' zoning and parcel information system.
| Atlas of Urban Expansion | ZIMAS (Los Angeles) | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City & Urban Maps | City & Urban Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide sample of cities | Los Angeles |
| Updates | Static archive | Periodically |
| Data source | Satellite imagery analysis | City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning |
| Made by | NYU Marron Institute, Lincoln Institute and UN-Habitat | City of Los Angeles |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Atlas of Urban Expansion
- Urban extent over time for a sample of cities
- Density and block metrics
- Downloadable data
What you can do with ZIMAS (Los Angeles)
- Zoning and land use by parcel
- Overlays and specific plans
- Hazard and planning zones
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.