First and Last Names
Andy Biar

Link to Demo Video (YouTube or Vimeo)
https://youtu.be/jh_YHfw3TG4

Briefly describe your project
ArtGeo is a global API for public artworks indexed by geolocation. I built ArtGeo from scratch for this event, as well as a sample app in Unity that demonstrates how to get richer information about public art installations near you.

How did you innovate on this product (VPS/ARDK features)?
I used the VPS Coverage API to get information about wayspots, and cross-referenced wayspot coordinates with coordinates of public artworks saved in city government Open Data portals. This allowed me to supplement Coverage API information with additional cultural and historical context for public art installations.

How did you use Remote Authoring or Maps Beta? (Optional)
My demo uses Maps to plot locations where both Niantic and the City of Seattle share information about a public artwork.

How does it speak to Niantic's mission? (Optional)
I believe that a necessary value of the real-world metaverse is to make accessible the preservation and celebration of cultural and historical landmarks. I think this prototype is promising, and I'd like to turn it into a real public service!

How complete is your project? (Optional)
The API is currently live over HTTP, serving Seattle data only as a prototype. The sample app functions fairly well in the Unity Editor but needs more work before a public release.