Current project / In active development

Amber_

A different view
of Brussels.

Amber is an interactive map of crime and public-safety incidents reported by Brussels news outlets. Explore reports by date, commune, incident type and location.

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My role
Creator & developer
Focus
Maps & public information
Region
Brussels-Capital Region
Amber’s interactive map of Brussels showing incidents from news reports, with filters and source information
Amber / Interactive map of news-reported incidents in Brussels

The idea

Local news.
Geographic context.

My current project brings local news reports into a searchable view of the city. It connects reported incidents with places, dates and their original sources.

The map reflects incidents covered by selected news outlets. Coverage varies, so it should be read as a way to explore news reports rather than a complete measure of crime or safety.

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Inside Amber

From reports to a map.

01

Explore the map

Locate reported incidents across the Brussels-Capital Region and see their geographic context.

02

Narrow the view

Filter reports by date, commune, incident type and location to explore a particular area or period.

03

Follow the source

Connect reported incidents with their original news coverage for context.

A work in progress.

I’m actively working on Amber. Explore the current version, or get in touch to discuss the project.