There’s an App for that Map
December 16, 2010
Community walking maps now available through iPhone
Getting around your neighbourhood and accessing local facilities, trails and points of interest just got easier, thanks to the new Edmonton Walking Maps iPhone application.
For $1.99 per download, you get 11 maps covering 46 neighbourhoods within Edmonton and each map includes interesting and useful information unique to that particular area.
For example, if you want to know about the best toboggan hill in the neighbourhood of Brookside or find a store open late in Woodcroft, or perhaps you are a realtor driving with your clients through Rio Terrace looking for the nearest off-leash dog park; the new Edmonton Walking Maps app can give you quick access to that information, saving you time and the need to consult the larger paper maps.
The community walking maps are part of the Communities on Foot Map series and are walking and community guides, created as a joint project between the City and local community leagues or groups, to promote walkable, vibrant and sustainable neighbourhoods and create a more livable city.
The app was developed by Ivar Rand, a retired Edmonton resident and member of a seniors’ walking group in the river valley. “As a walking enthusiast myself, I found the series of walking maps on the City of Edmonton website very useful tools to connect people to their neighbourhoods,” said Mr. Rand, developer of the app. “I developed an app for these community maps so people could have access to information in the maps and the convenience of not having to carry the paper version of the maps everywhere.”
Through Open Data, the City of Edmonton is leveraging the expertise available in the community to creatively use existing information. By freely sharing its data in accessible formats - while respecting privacy and security concerns - Edmonton is joining many government agencies in increasing the engagement of citizens, community organizations and private businesses for creative community problem solving and the development of innovative service delivery ideas, applications and solutions.
More information and a list of current walking maps is available online at www.edmonton.ca/walkmap
For more information:
Ian Hosler
Community Services
| Title | Walkable Edmonton Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 780-944-5339 |
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