Re: PHP and geographic maps

> From: "Richard Lynch" <rich@phpbootcamp.com> > >> A client wants a database-driven site that records information about real >> estate properties and includes geographic maps of property locations >> (throughout the US). The client has seen a presentation of a >> JavaScript-powered, Windows-only product that doesn't seem to fit well with >> my preference for PHP/MySQL. I've been Google-searching info on GIS and GPS >> and GMT, but thought it might be worthwhile to ask this discussion list for >> input. >> >> Can anyone direct me to info on PHP presentation of geographic maps -- tied >> to a database with locating coordinates? > > You mean something like this (incomplete) project: > > http://chatmusic.com/maplocater.htm > [big snip] > > Ya know what? I've pretty much written all the tricky parts of this > thing... > > You want to just license it or sub-contract me or something? I could save > you a ton of time. > Definitely worth considering, sure. > How many properties are we looking at? I've only got 1500 music venues in > the database... > The system would need to handle a few thousand properties. > The one tricky part is getting public domain maps of the regions you want. > We may need to commission a graphic artist or cartographer to synthesize the > desired maps... > I don't think that will be a problem. We're heavy on graphic arts resources. Thanks -- I'll get in touch off-list to discuss working with you. -- Lowell Allen