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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

San Francisco
Mumbai
Dubai
Seattle

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

Coastal PeninsulaMumbai’s coastal peninsula with dense urban fabric and contrast between districts.

python create_map_poster.py -c "Mumbai" -C "India" -t contrast_zones -d 18000

Theme: Contrast Zones (high contrast urban density)
Distance: 18,000m (large metro view)
Best for: Showcasing urban density variations

Palm & CoastlineDubai’s modern development including the iconic Palm Islands and coastal architecture.

python create_map_poster.py -c "Dubai" -C "UAE" -t midnight_blue -d 15000

Theme: Midnight Blue (navy background with gold roads)
Distance: 15,000m (captures Palm Islands)
Best for: Modern waterfront developments

Emerald CitySeattle’s urban landscape with natural water features.

python create_map_poster.py -c "Seattle" -C "USA" -t emerald -d 10000

Theme: Emerald (lush dark green aesthetic)
Distance: 10,000m
Best for: Pacific Northwest aesthetic

Grid Pattern Cities

New York
Barcelona

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

Eixample DistrictBarcelona’s famous Eixample district with its distinctive octagonal blocks.

python create_map_poster.py -c "Barcelona" -C "Spain" -t warm_beige -d 8000

Theme: Warm Beige (vintage sepia tones)
Distance: 8,000m
Best for: Mediterranean warmth

Canal Cities

Venice
Amsterdam

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

Concentric CanalsAmsterdam’s famous concentric canal ring system.

python create_map_poster.py -c "Amsterdam" -C "Netherlands" -t ocean -d 6000

Theme: Ocean (blues and teals)
Distance: 6,000m
Best for: Water-dominant cities

Organic Old Cities

Tokyo
Marrakech
Rome

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

Medina MazeThe intricate maze-like streets of Marrakech’s historic medina.

python create_map_poster.py -c "Marrakech" -C "Morocco" -t terracotta -d 5000

Theme: Terracotta (Mediterranean warmth)
Distance: 5,000m (focused on medina)
Best for: Ancient organic layouts

Ancient LayoutRome’s historic street pattern layered over millennia.

python create_map_poster.py -c "Rome" -C "Italy" -t warm_beige -d 8000

Theme: Warm Beige
Distance: 8,000m
Best for: Historic European cities

Radial Pattern Cities

Paris
Moscow

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

Ring RoadsMoscow’s distinctive concentric ring road system.

python create_map_poster.py -c "Moscow" -C "Russia" -t noir -d 12000

Theme: Noir
Distance: 12,000m
Best for: Dramatic contrast

River Cities

London
Budapest

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

Danube SplitBudapest divided by the Danube River into Buda and Pest.

python create_map_poster.py -c "Budapest" -C "Hungary" -t copper_patina -d 8000

Theme: Copper Patina (oxidized copper aesthetic)
Distance: 8,000m
Best for: Historic European river cities

Modern & Tech Cities

Singapore
Melbourne

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

Garden CityMelbourne’s extensive urban grid with abundant green spaces.

python create_map_poster.py -c "Melbourne" -C "Australia" -t forest -d 12000

Theme: Forest (deep greens and sage)
Distance: 12,000m
Best for: Cities with extensive parks

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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Waterfront Cities

Detailed examples for coastal and canal cities

Grid Patterns

Cities with iconic grid systems

Organic Cities

Historic cities with organic street patterns

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Featured Examples

San Francisco - Sunset

Barcelona - Warm Beige

Venice - Blueprint

Tokyo - Japanese Ink

All Gallery Examples

Coastal & Waterfront Cities

Grid Pattern Cities

Canal Cities

Organic Old Cities

Radial Pattern Cities

River Cities

Modern & Tech Cities

Tips for Creating Gallery-Worthy Posters

Next Steps

Waterfront Cities

Grid Patterns

Organic Cities

All Themes

​Featured Examples

San Francisco - Sunset

Barcelona - Warm Beige

Venice - Blueprint

Tokyo - Japanese Ink

​All Gallery Examples

​Coastal & Waterfront Cities

​Grid Pattern Cities

​Canal Cities

​Organic Old Cities

​Radial Pattern Cities

​River Cities

​Modern & Tech Cities

​Tips for Creating Gallery-Worthy Posters

​Next Steps

Waterfront Cities

Grid Patterns

Organic Cities

All Themes

Featured Examples

All Gallery Examples

Coastal & Waterfront Cities

Grid Pattern Cities

Canal Cities

Organic Old Cities

Radial Pattern Cities

River Cities

Modern & Tech Cities

Tips for Creating Gallery-Worthy Posters

Next Steps