Scale Comparison

Web App to Provide Quick Scale Comparison Data

Perth, Australia joins ESRI's Urban Observatory network, a web application used to make quick scale comparison data maps of participating cities.

June 20, 2014 - FutureGov

A Handy Tool for Making Scale Comparisons

One of the most valuable graphics in the planner's toolbox is the scale comparison. However, producing such graphics can be a tedious process. A web-based tool utilizing Google Maps seeks to make cartographic “mixtures” much easier to produce.

May 10, 2013 - The Atlantic Cities

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