Since 2016, corporate involvement in OpenStreetMap (OSM) has grown significantly, with major contributors such as Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon making substantial edits to the map on a global scale….
In just 8 days, on May 15th, we will officially launch the Climate Action Navigator (CAN), HeiGIT’s interactive dashboard offering high-resolution data and analysis on key climate indicators, from the…
In just 15 days, on May 15th, we will officially launch the Climate Action Navigator (CAN): HeiGIT’s new dashboard offering high-resolution, open data-based insights into key climate action indicators. From…
Unveiling the HeiGIT Climate Action Navigator Part 1 – Walkability In just 22 days, on May 15th, we will officially launch the Climate Action Navigator (CAN): HeiGIT’s new dashboard offering…
This research shows how spatial indicators from openrouteservice (ORS) can support building-level demographic predictions using machine learning. The study combines ORS APIs, building attributes, and POI data to estimate population…
From January to March 2025, Dr. Steffen Knoblauch undertook a post-doctoral research visit at the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Cape Town, South Africa. His research focused on…
The paper addresses the global shortage of detailed road surface data by leveraging street-view imagery from Mapillary and advanced deep learning techniques. Traditional datasets like OpenStreetMap (OSM) often lack comprehensive…
The full article was originally published on geoawesome. The management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) represents a significant challenge, particularly in regions lacking adequate waste management infrastructure. In Africa, several…
We are excited to share the release of the ohsome-planet – a new software library on GitHub, marking a significant step toward the development of ohsome 2.0. This tool is…
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of understanding human behavior in cities to develop effective public health interventions. Crowd-sourced geospatial data available online can therefore serve as a valuable resource…
This article was originally published on the website of 510, the data and digital unit of The Netherlands Red Cross: Unleashing the Power of GIS, Together: The IFRC Network GIS…
HeiGIT has released the 2024 key statistics and numbers of openrouteservice. It demonstrates a significant increase in new users compared to the previous year. Specifically, there has been an increase…
The 15-minute city concept is gaining traction in urban planning, aiming to ensure that essential services are within a short walk or bike ride. As the older population grows, walking…
After 16 years, the OSM WMS – osm-wms.de website and the underlying map service will be shut down in March 2025. Back when the project went online in February 2009,…
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and public health and are essential for advancing social sustainable development goals. However, the diverse architectural styles, scales,…
In the field of humanitarian aid, Anticipatory Action (AA) is emerging as an important strategy to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters. At HeiGIT, we have been actively working with…
On December 18, 2024, GIScience PhD candidate Steffen Knoblauch will present his research on “Habitat-Scale Environmental Suitability Mapping for Aedes aegypti.” The public lecture will take place at 9:00 AM…
The role of land use changes in generating CO2 emissions is a crucial aspect in the fight against climate change. These emissions are the second-largest source of anthropogenic greenhouse gases,…
During GeoNight 2024, HeiGIT partnered with Mannheimer Mapathons to host a mapathon together. Mapathons are events where volunteers come together to map crucial features like roads, buildings or waterways on OpenStreetMap, often…
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