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Google Maps and NYC

by Mark Denton on February 24th, 2009

As mentioned in Leslie’s recent post about delivering better wayfinding information online, we are big fans of Google Maps and the wayfinding-related things you can do with the Google API.

Now New York City and Google have partnered to create a web site (www.nycgo.com) and information center (at 810 Seventh Avenue) that use Google’s latest technology and information offerings to inform and direct city visitors.

The site has some great features and a lot of content, but the most interesting thing about this project may be the touch screens in the information center, which are demonstrated in this video.


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One Response to “Google Maps and NYC”

  1. Sander Says:
    February 25th, 2009 at 6:45 am

    Sounds and looks great! For wayfinding purpose I am using my iPhone with Google Maps alot and it works great in an unknown environment. Maby a new thought for future street signs to put up a barcode with coordinates below the streetnames so I will be able to scan with my iPhone the location where I am at.

    I would see in future developments a usage of handhelds in for instance hospitals where people are being navigated to their destination using the handheld. The information could come from Google custom Maps, or similar services.

    Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.

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