May 30, 2007

New Frontiers in Mapping - Lincoln Center in 3D

Microsoft and Google are aggressively pursuing each other in the online mapping space. I think that the latest developments in 3D and street-level mapping offer new and enhanced marketing opportunities for the performing arts - I'll write more about this in the future.

Here are links and screen shots of Lincoln Center so you can explore these mapping developments - click for larger images.

- Google Maps satellite view:

- Goolge Maps 360-degree street-level view:

- Google Earth software 3D view - but I had to add pre-designed layers for Lincoln Center - you can see that other building are not rendered in 3D:

Microsoft has also rolled-out new mapping tools. Here's satellite view of Lincoln Center.

Microsoft also has a 360-degree street-level mapping tool - but it's only for San Francisco and Seattle:

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