Talk Python To Me #495: OSMnx: Python and OpenStreetMap
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Feb 24, 2025 Dr. Jeff Boeing, an assistant professor specializing in urban planning and data science, delves into the power of OpenStreetMap and his OSMnx Python library. He discusses how urban design influences daily commutes and resilience in cities. Listeners learn how to download, visualize, and analyze geographic data for better urban insights. Jeff also highlights the importance of open data and its potential to revolutionize how we understand our urban environments, making complex mapping easier and more accessible.
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City Street Orientations
- City street orientations are visualized with polar histograms.
- These histograms reveal patterns like grids and the influence of urban planning.
Boston vs. Charlotte Streets
- Boston's chaotic street orientation stems from merged towns and hilly terrain.
- Charlotte's winding streets and cul-de-sacs contrast with typical grid layouts.
OpenStreetMap's Open Nature
- OpenStreetMap is like a Wikipedia for maps; anyone can edit it.
- Unlike Google Maps, its open data license allows for diverse data extraction.