A presentation briefly outlining Google Maps technology and utilising the wealth of underlying data through the API to quickly create Apps and Websites to explore and discover the world around us in a relevant and meaningful way.

1. Loura Conerney

2. Google Maps

3. 2009
Street View comes to
the UK
2005
Introduction of
Google Maps
2013
New Google
Maps launched
2007
Business reviews
added to Maps
2011
Map Maker introduced
Google+ Local launched

16. Google APIs

17. App
Maps Data

18. ?
App
Maps Data

19. Lancaster Discovery

20. Lancaster Discovery - Quayside Pilot
Focused on the Quayside
Making the city visible from the Quayside
Breaking down physical barriers with digital tools
Utilising digital data and local knowledge

21. Food & Drink
Arts & Heritage
Recreation &
Entertainment
Shopping
Explore Lancaster
Food
& Drink
Arts &
Heritage
Recreation &
Entertainment
Shopping

22. Food & Drink
Arts & Heritage
Recreation &
Entertainment
Shopping
Explore Lancaster
Food
& Drink
Arts &
Heritage
Recreation &
Entertainment
Shopping

23. Food & Drink
Blue Moon Thai Restaurant
See Inside
Arts & Heritage
Open today
12:00–3:00 pm
6:00–11:00 pm
Rating
4.8
People talk
about
dining experience, set menu,
the fish cakes, fritters, prawns
Recreation &
Entertainment
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& Drink
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Heritage
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Entertainment
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24. Blue Moon Restaurant
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25. Itinerary
Wagon & Horses 9.30am
8 minutes walking
Lancaster Castle
Sizeable 12th-century castle with
later additions, including museum,
talks, kid’s activity tours.
5 minutes walking
Marketgate Shopping Centre
M&S, WHSmith, New Look, Cafe
Nero, Waterstones
Time for lunch?
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Heritage
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Entertainment
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