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Hyper-local networks

Local data, made useful.

Civic, mapping, transport and energy platforms for the Open Data Institute, OmniMaps, Hop, Hometree and Prindex. For Prindex, we took over and completed delivery.

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Local data, made useful.

Why this stack

Built for street-level accuracy.

  • API-first and modularRegional versions without duplicated code.
  • Open and proprietary dataMany sources combined and checked.
  • Location precisionStreet, town and postcode detail.

Clients

Prindex, ODI, OmniMaps, Hop, Hometree

Sector

Hyper-local networks

Delivered on

iOS, Android, Web, API

Average time to launch

4 to 5 months

The brief.

National tools lacked the detail needed for neighbourhood decisions, and data came from many sources. Each platform had to stay accurate at street, town and postcode level.

Our involvement

  1. DiscoveryGoals, users and constraints mapped.
  2. DesignJourneys and interfaces designed and tested.
  3. BuildApps and platform built, reviewed and tested.
  4. LaunchReleased for real-world use.
  5. TakeoverFor Prindex, an existing product picked up and moved forward.

What we built.

Mapping

Street, town and postcode views.

Open data APIs

Open and proprietary data combined.

Transport and energy

Local journeys and household decisions.

Prindex takeover

Delivery picked up and completed.

The result

Councils, organisations and residents make decisions with accurate local data.

Neighbourhood-level precision
Open and proprietary data combined
Customised by region without duplication

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