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- Mon Apr 06 2026 02:00:00 GMT+0200 (Central European Summer Time)
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- Mon Apr 06 2026 02:00:00 GMT+0200 (Central European Summer Time)
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- map visualization comparison
Summary: Map Display Models
abstract
Showcase of 6 map visualization approaches for the 33-property portfolio using Leaflet + CartoDB tiles. Recommends Pill Markers (Zillow-style) for brand, Smart Clusters for scale.6 Models
- Pill Markers (RECOMMENDED) — Zillow-style compact pills with property name + color dot
- Glass Bubbles — glassmorphism dots sized by unit count
- Info Cards — mini property cards pinned on map
- 3D Bar Charts — vertical bars representing unit count
- Smart Clusters (BEST FOR SCALE) — auto-clustering, Redfin/Apartments.com style
- Unit Density Heatmap — weighted by unit count
Data
- 33 real properties, 6,606 units across 5 states (IN, MI, KY, OH, IL)
- Largest: Thornton Crossing (503), Ashford Farms (495), Copperfield (487)
Source
Related
- wiki/summaries/map-comparison — deeper technical analysis with MapLibre/deck.gl
- wiki/concepts/tech-stack — MapLibre GL JS in production