Project Progress... FINALLY

For the first time I was able to meet with Matt Thompson over the ColumbiaTomorrow project. This is the project I've been assigned to for my Advanced Internet Applications Class. It's been extremely difficult to schedule a meeting with the group based on my schedule this semester. However it was nice to finally get this meeting out of the way.

I learned a lot about the project and the direction Matt wants us to go in. When I first got on this project, I thought it was going to be mapping out the different ways Columbia has grown over the years. Instead it's about how Columbia is planning to grow. I think both ideas would be really interesting to do. The way Columbia has grown map would be a great sidebar to the entire website. That way visitors can see how the city has grown. It could be used as background information.

It was interesting to talk with Matt because I think my idea of mapping is VERY different from what he wants, however, I think a collaboration of ideas would really benefit. When I thought of this project I saw flash maps, but he wants us to actually map out these new developments. I think a combination of these ideas could make some really interactive graphics which would really enhance the website.

This project is going to be really interesting to work on and I can't wait to get started. It's going to be a great website and very informative for mid-Missouri.