JamuLeo/malawi-walkability

Database-driven web application for urban walkability analysis in Blantyre District, Malawi Malawi Urban Walkability Analysis - Blantyre District A Next.js web application that analyzes pedestrian accessibility in Blantyre District, Malawi using real spatial data. 🎯 What is Walkability Analysis? Walkability analysis measures how easy and safe it is for people to walk to essential services like schools, hospitals, and shops in Blantyre. Our tool scores Blantyre streets based on pedestrian safety and infrastructure quality, identifies areas with poor access to essential services in Blantyre, and highlights priority zones for sidewalk and crossing improvements in Blantyre. 🏗️ Project Overview This project identifies areas with poor walkability and limited access to essential services in Blantyre District. We combine spatial analysis with web visualization to help urban planners prioritize pedestrian infrastructure investments in Blantyre's urban areas. 🔑 Key Differences from Navigation Apps Feature Navigation Apps Our Blantyre Walkability Tool Purpose Route from A to B Blantyre neighborhood walkability assessment Focus Trip navigation Blantyre infrastructure quality & service access Users General public Blantyre urban planners, policymakers Output Directions Blantyre priority zones for improvements 🚀 Features For Blantyre District: Calculate walkability scores for Blantyre streets Interactive maps showing walkability levels across Blantyre Identify priority areas for pedestrian improvements in Blantyre Analyze access to Blantyre schools and Blantyre healthcare facilities 🛠️ Tech Stack Backend (Data Processing & API) Python/Flask API - Serves Blantyre spatial data HDX Malawi Datasets - Filtered for Blantyre District GeoJSON - Blantyre roads, schools, health facilities Frontend (User Interface - NEXT.JS) Next.js 14 - React framework with App Router Leaflet.js - Interactive Blantyre maps React-Leaflet - React components for Blantyre mapping Tailwind CSS - Styling Data Focus: Blantyre District Blantyre Roads (from OpenStreetMap via HDX) Blantyre He …