Show HN: How many people live within an hour walk of you?

Category: other

Tags: geospatial, population-analysis, walkability, census-data, web-tool

Score: 5.0/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 5, Documentation: 3, Utility: 5)

A web tool that calculates the population within a walkable radius (e.g., an hour walk) from a given location, using census block data and a mean center algorithm. It provides an interesting way to explore urban density and accessibility, though the technical depth is moderate and documentation is sparse.

Target audience: urban planners, data analysts, GIS enthusiasts, general public

Repository: https://blockatlas.com/tools/radius/walk

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