Location, location, location: more important than ever

The Economist had two articles earlier this month on how street address names are receiving increased scrutiny, due to the rising value of physical location in the digital age. Let’s repeat that, because it’s a fundamental thought that can easily be overlooked. The subtitle of the article “Getting on the map” reads. Physical location is […]

The future of transportation is in open data, not centralized control

I’ve seen this rolling around social media: the Helsinki plan to create a centralized transportation network offering truly mutli-modal trip planning and a unified payment system, accessible through a standardized smartphone application. It’s a really impressive vision. Helsinki’s plan, I think, is developed in recognition that to offer the same flexibility as single-occupancy vehicle travel, […]