Urban analysis software for cities with a vision.
UrbanSpectra is a studio building data-driven mapping and urban analysis software for cities with a vision, founded by Jake Coppinger.
UrbanSpectra brings a digital-native approach to understanding cities with a great respect for direct observation and community engagement.
UrbanSpectra projects utilise and contribute to open data and open-source software, with a focus on transparent modelling and data visualisation critical for public trust and understanding.
Jake Coppinger has worked for over five years at Atlassian as a full-stack software engineer, has been nominated for Young Sydneysider of the Year (Committee for Sydney) and has advocated for safe, walkable cities throughout his career.
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Projects
Quantifying cycling trips in the City of Sydney
- Cycling
- Transportation
- Analysis
How many cycling trips are there in the City of Sydney? The City of Sydney commissioned UrbanSpectra Pty Ltd to develop a credible, high-level estimate of daily cycling activity within the local government area.
The source code implementing the estimate is published under an open source licence, the data to compute the estimate is published under open licences, and the report is published under a Creative Commons licence.
Cooks River Catchment Map
Cooks River Alliance
- Interactive map
- Environment
An interactive map that makes improvements across the catchment visible, accessible and accountable, with simple controls staff can use to add layers.
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Community Walkability Map
National Heart Foundation of Australia
- Interactive map
- Walkability
An interactive tool that helps communities understand, and advocate for, more walkable and healthier neighbourhoods.
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UrbanSpectra is at the intersection of full-stack software engineering urban policy and place-based analysis.
