Does anyone know if there is a google map (or some other map) of UU churches around the country? It would be even cooler it if could be done with different points – red ones for over 1000 members, blue ones for 500-999, green for 200-499, black for 100-199, purple for under 50-99, and orange for under 50. The colors, of course, don’t mean anything – I was just thinking for people who want to see a lay of the land (and who want to pick cities to apply for jobs in based on the presence of a UU church) it could be helpful. Maybe I will try to do one if one doesn’t already exist. Right, I’ll do that with all my spare time. But, seriously, maybe gradually as something to amuse myself with when I need a break. A procrastination tool, if you will. As long as one doesn’t already exist.
June 5, 2008 at 12:39 pm |
I’ve got one in the works, but probably a ways off because (1) I’d have to process the data and (2) learn a few skills to make it work right.
June 5, 2008 at 3:08 pm |
That sounds like a good idea. Unrelated to UUism, but I think another great Google map would be to create a map layer that allows the overlay of major metropolitan areas’ (oh, like Brussels, Belgium) public transportation systems onto a typical street map. How helpful that would be!
June 5, 2008 at 9:43 pm |
Maybe this map will help. . .
June 5, 2008 at 9:46 pm |
Oooooooo, that is super-helpful! Thank you E.A. :)
June 5, 2008 at 10:58 pm |
@kylydia. Have you seen google.com/transit? Might be easier (for the biggest impact for area users) to get your local transit system on board with Google. Service times and connections, too.
June 6, 2008 at 11:47 am |
You’re welcome Elizabeth. Of course that map of U*U population density in the USA lends a whole new meaning to the fact that U*Uism is 97% white. . . ;-)
June 6, 2008 at 12:49 pm |
@Scott…thanks for that suggestion! I’m checking it out. I have no local transit system of which to speak – I can only hope that one day I will.