My project involves creating maps on a program called uMapper, which is a very rudimentary program to create embeddable flash maps to put into websites. In this case it is Columbia Tomorrow. It is a program I would highly recommend every reporter learn because it is so easy to use (at least once you figure it out -- which does take awhile).
Like I said, it does take awhile to figure out, and they are not to scale or accurate at all. Well, take that back they are as accurate as I can re-create from existing maps from the city developers. And to me that is frustrating -- particularly to the type-A, perfectionists personality of mine.
This project is very different than the one I signed up for... The vision I had for the maps was very different than the one Matt had. And in all honesty, it makes sense because Columbia is a huge area, small annexations are not easy to illustrate on large scale map. That being said, I still think it would be interesting to show population growth with colors and how the city has grown and spread in the past couple of years. Even in the past year, the city has grown tremendously, and I think that is the story, not the little developments or roads that might be torn up. I mean that is a story, but I think you need the history as well.
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