Atlas of Urban Expansion: How 200 cities around the world grew, mapped from satellite data. ShadeMap: Simulate shadows from buildings, trees and terrain at any time.
| Atlas of Urban Expansion | ShadeMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City & Urban Maps | City & Urban Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide sample of cities | Worldwide |
| Updates | Static archive | Periodically |
| Data source | Satellite imagery analysis | Elevation data and building footprints |
| Made by | NYU Marron Institute, Lincoln Institute and UN-Habitat | Ted Piotrowski |
| Price | Free | Free + paid plan |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | 3D |
| 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 ShadeMap
- Shadows for any time and date
- Terrain, buildings and trees
- Sun exposure over a day
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.