Feed: Street Level, the brave new world of urban mapping. “New York City and Los Angeles,

already seen as the epicenters of American narcissism, are

getting to know themselves a lot better these days. With

sophisticated computer simulation and mapping projects

underway, they’ll soon know themselves down to the square

foot. Both maps will integrate aerial photos with data gathered

from city agencies, utilities, and developers, and will be

continuously updated in years hence.” Among other consequences, the maps, it is claimed, will make for “one-stop shopping” for potential terrorists.