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How far do I have to go to run into 100k people?

How far do I have to go to run into 100k people?

by ImJasonH·Jul 23, 2026·2 points·1 comment

AI Analysis

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Petal visualization of population density is an instantly graspable data viz win.

Strengths
  • Directional petal metaphor makes abstract census data immediately intuitive.
  • Hover inspection reveals exact distances and bearings for each population slice.
  • Uses HRSL high-resolution population grids rather than coarse county averages.
Weaknesses
  • Limited to US locations only, no global population data support yet.
Category
Target Audience

Data visualization enthusiasts and urban planners

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Population.io · CityMapper

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