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Friday Eye Candy: How USGS Surveys Helped Build Pixar's New Dream World

Jody Avirgan shares insight into a new podcast with the creators of the new Pixar movie The Good Dinosaur, which reads like more of an advertisement for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

December 4, 2015 - Five Thirty Eight

New Visualization Tools Simulates Street Designs in 3D

Having a hard time selling a street re-design to skeptical stakeholders? Try “Unity3D Visualization”, a design simulation tool created by a Portland-based video game designer that lets viewers interact with proposed environments in three-dimensions.

December 1, 2013 - People for Bikes

Charlotte's Development Animated

This paper animation clip by Rob Carter shows the urban growth and development of Charlotte, North Carolina over time.

February 14, 2010 - Good

The Animated History of Midtown Manhattan

This animation from The New York Times examines the history of Midtown Manhattan -- from pristine island environment to bustling metropolis.

October 31, 2009 - The New York Times

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