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Of The Most Clicked Location Intelligence Stories of 2018

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CARTO Contributors
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1,457
Company Posts That Month
41
Language
English
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Summary

The Location Intelligence space has seen significant changes and advancements in 2018, with several notable stories making headlines. The most clicked location intelligence stories included Strava's secret US army bases, Google's pricing model change for its API, the closure of open source mapping startup Mapzen, Microsoft releasing 125 million building footprints in the US as Open Data, and Apple rebuilding its maps from the ground up. Thought leadership pieces explored topics such as PostGIS, population density measurement, geospatial Python libraries, and the importance of geospatial analytics. Various articles showcased interesting cartography and design elements, including XKCD's "Map Age Guide", The New Orleans Twitter rant, and stunning interactive maps like "All the buildings in Manhattan" and a map of every building in America. These stories highlight the ongoing evolution of Location Intelligence and its impact on various industries and applications.

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