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Featured Examples

Explore map posters from cities around the world, each demonstrating unique urban patterns and visual themes.

San Francisco - Sunset

Classic peninsula grid with waterfront
python create_map_poster.py -c "San Francisco" -C "USA" -t sunset -d 10000

Barcelona - Warm Beige

Iconic Eixample district grid pattern
python create_map_poster.py -c "Barcelona" -C "Spain" -t warm_beige -d 8000

Venice - Blueprint

Intricate canal network
python create_map_poster.py -c "Venice" -C "Italy" -t blueprint -d 4000

Tokyo - Japanese Ink

Dense organic street network
python create_map_poster.py -c "Tokyo" -C "Japan" -t japanese_ink -d 15000

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Coastal & Waterfront Cities

Peninsula GridSan Francisco’s distinctive grid pattern meets the waterfront, showcasing the city’s unique geography.
python create_map_poster.py -c "San Francisco" -C "USA" -t sunset -d 10000
  • Theme: Sunset (warm oranges and pinks)
  • Distance: 10,000m (medium city view)
  • Best for: Showing peninsula geography and grid pattern

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Grid Pattern Cities

Manhattan GridThe iconic Manhattan street grid - one of the most recognizable urban patterns in the world.
python create_map_poster.py -c "New York" -C "USA" -t noir -d 12000
  • Theme: Noir (pure black background, white roads)
  • Distance: 12,000m
  • Best for: Emphasizing geometric precision

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Canal Cities

Canal NetworkVenice’s unique canal system with no roads, only waterways and pedestrian paths.
python create_map_poster.py -c "Venice" -C "Italy" -t blueprint -d 4000
  • Theme: Blueprint (architectural aesthetic)
  • Distance: 4,000m (captures historic center)
  • Best for: Architectural documentation style

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Organic Old Cities

Dense Organic StreetsTokyo’s complex, organically grown street network.
python create_map_poster.py -c "Tokyo" -C "Japan" -t japanese_ink -d 15000
  • Theme: Japanese Ink (minimalist ink wash style)
  • Distance: 15,000m (large metro view)
  • Best for: Dense urban fabric

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Radial Pattern Cities

Haussmann BoulevardsParis’s famous radial boulevard system designed by Baron Haussmann.
python create_map_poster.py -c "Paris" -C "France" -t pastel_dream -d 10000
  • Theme: Pastel Dream (soft muted pastels)
  • Distance: 10,000m
  • Best for: Elegant European capitals

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River Cities

Thames CurvesLondon’s urban fabric shaped by the winding River Thames.
python create_map_poster.py -c "London" -C "UK" -t noir -d 15000
  • Theme: Noir
  • Distance: 15,000m
  • Best for: Large metropolitan areas

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Modern & Tech Cities

Modern Urban PlanningSingapore’s meticulously planned modern cityscape.
python create_map_poster.py -c "Singapore" -C "Singapore" -t neon_cyberpunk -d 12000
  • Theme: Neon Cyberpunk (dark with electric pink/cyan)
  • Distance: 12,000m
  • Best for: Modern Asian cities

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Tips for Creating Gallery-Worthy Posters

Match Theme to City CharacterChoose themes that complement the city’s cultural identity:
  • Mediterranean cities: terracotta, warm_beige, sunset
  • Asian cities: japanese_ink, neon_cyberpunk
  • Coastal cities: ocean, blueprint
  • Modern cities: noir, midnight_blue, contrast_zones
Distance Selection
  • 4,000-6,000m: Small/dense cities (Venice, Marrakech medina)
  • 8,000-12,000m: Medium cities, downtown focus (Paris, Barcelona)
  • 15,000-20,000m: Large metros, full city view (Tokyo, Mumbai, London)

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Next Steps

Waterfront Cities

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