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Indy911Calls
The Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis)
The Indianapolis Star created this online, real-time, interactive map showing the locations and reasons for emergency 911 calls in Marion County, Ind. Users can focus on specific neighborhoods with the map to see what emergency calls are placed near their home or office. All data is saved in an archive.
Interactive Storytelling Through Mapping
http://www.bakersfield.com/maps
The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, Calif.)
The paper’s interactive maps initiative includes staff produced maps as well as collaborative maps to which citizens can add data, photos or video, which are embedded in the maps. Among the offerings are maps of red light cameras, potholes and local graffiti, as well as local quirks, such as the oldest elevator in town.
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