The newest version of such maps comes in the form of this superb representation of various types of crimes in San Francisco in 2009 as laid out on the city map.
The height of the peaks in the graphic is a measure of the intensity of the particular type of crime in that area. This most easily identifiable and ready-to-use data representation can help channelize focus (especially in those at the cutting-edge level) on activities that can prevent these crimes. Imagine the cognitive impact of similar data representation that highlights the tenth class performance or learning outcomes in their respective areas among school supervisors. Statistics combined with maps is a very powerful nudge!
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Great one. The presentation does nudge one towards yaking note of an issue. Any nudges for taking action. Probably every desired action wd need a great deal of effort for designning nudges, especially for routine govt work, which is not of immediate earth-shaking experience, but needed for shaking at a later stage.
You also know where to find what in a city.
Sire,
Statistics + Maps = Visual Feast. Agreed. Locally - No lack of geniuses to generate such trendsetters, but for the push they need in our society. Hope some day it happens. One top hierarchial man like your goodself will and have to initiate a revo & make the colleagues follow! Not that you are not doing it..but just my 2 cents..No intention of being rude...
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If one could generate same maps, one for corruption and one for govt. employees work accomplishments. Probably one is too high mountains and the other one is as flat as a foot ball ground :)
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