Real Time Rome is composed of six different visual software-maps to present real-time information about Rome. The project utilizes data gathered, in real time and at an unprecedented scale, from cell phones and other wireless technologies, to better understand the patterns of daily life in Rome, and to illustrate what ubiquitous connectivity in an urban environment looks like.

Real Time Rome was produced in the SENSEable City Lab at MIT.

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  PULSE
  What are the patterns of use in Rome?
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  CONNECTIVITY
  Is public transportation where people are?
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  FLOW
  Where is traffic moving?
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  ICONS
  Which landmarks in Rome attract more people?
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  VISITORS
  Where are tourists congregating?
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  GATHERINGS
  What does Rome look like during special events?

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