Atlas of Urban Expansion: How 200 cities around the world grew, mapped from satellite data. Mapnificent: See everywhere you can reach by public transport in a given time.
| Atlas of Urban Expansion | Mapnificent | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City & Urban Maps | City & Urban Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide sample of cities | Many cities worldwide |
| Updates | Static archive | Periodically |
| Data source | Satellite imagery analysis | Public GTFS timetables |
| Made by | NYU Marron Institute, Lincoln Institute and UN-Habitat | Stefan Wehrmeyer |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| 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 Mapnificent
- Public transport reach in minutes
- Many cities worldwide
- Overlap several starting points
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.