# Explore the world with Foursquare Spatial Studio

Spatial Studio is optimized for geospatial visualization of data over space and time, allowing you to spot hidden trends in your data.

## Datasets

Datasets include both uploaded files and data retrieved via queries.

## Maps

Maps lets you plot data on a fully interactive and customizable map, offering a rich experience for both design and analysis.

## What's New

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> Query data directly from your Kinetica cluster. Studio's visualization + Kinetica's speed and analytic power = premier geospatial analysis.

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> The Map SDK has received a major update, improving the developer experience, especially for Python environments.

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> The Studio navigation bar has been aligned with other Foursquare products. There is also new menu giving quick access to other Foursquare products.

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> Query your data directly from your Databricks cluster and visualize it in Studio.

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> Studio now offers support for FlatGeobuf - a new geospatial data format that allows users to work more efficiently with vector data.

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> Process enormous datasets into optimized vector tiles in just a few clicks.

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> Configure data that displays in the legend and drag-and-drop it anywhere on the map.

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> New map scale and compass controls are now available in Studio.

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> Studio now offers a collaborative map editing experience.

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> Apply artistic effects to your maps without ever leaving Studio.

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> Render photorealistic 3D tiles from hundreds of cities around the world.

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> Save custom color palettes to your account and share them with your organization.

## Maps we love

1. **[China Rivers and Elevation Contour. The Elevation Contour is filtered to above 500 meter, showing rivers running in low altitude](https://studio.foursquare.com/map/public/012a3e7b-1767-4326-a91a-aab9f43319d6)**

2. **[Ekaterina](https://studio.foursquare.com/map/public/f646b6a6-38a0-4e9b-bbf8-dab1331c20ef)**

3. **[Nick](https://studio.foursquare.com/map/public/b7459aa0-bb63-4de0-a561-6cfb0a3f798f)**

4. **[Said](https://studio.foursquare.com/map/public/300f66f4-fc9a-4680-8b5a-ba8905629427)**

5. **[ao kao](https://studio.foursquare.com/map/public/c126d5d0-d2e5-4704-bf69-cbf75fd837f2)**

## Sample Maps

1. **[Elevation data “hexified” by an Unfolded's data pipeline to H3 hexagons with smoothing](https://studio.foursquare.com/map/public/30504078-cc24-454b-bcc7-a9cf7b0d21b7)**   
2. **[Global population density map aggregated using H3 hexagons at resolution 5](https://studio.foursquare.com/map/public/605c6570-0d99-4dba-8659-a3ea1f4684f1)**   
3. **[Using the power of H3, we combine Census block level population data with building footprints](https://studio.foursquare.com/map/public/859ee1e4-864f-4dc2-83a8-c891089a0f86)**   
4. **[300 million acres of farmland in the United States](https://studio.foursquare.com/map/public/9c0dd217-7e2b-4215-8a04-dfbf16b85914)**   
5. **[The density of human settlements, agriculture, transportation, mining and other activity](https://studio.foursquare.com/map/public/a21a7817-070d-4f76-9dca-4408458276ad)**   
6. **[Example map with Landsat 8 raster data](https://studio.foursquare.com/map/public/a7d036dd-c1f7-45a9-809d-a6f134e77fb4)**

## Tutorials