abraham poorazizi
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abraham poorazizi
@mepa1363.com
geospatial data geek, occasional hacker | building mapsnapps.org | previously aws, sensorup, & elsewhere | ucalgary alum, phd in geomatics engineering
Got feedback from an early customer who was moving from Toronto to Calgary: "Your reports are great, but they're too long. I need to screen 10 properties before booking a flight to Calgary."
Added a TLDR section to reports to address that.
www.pickyourplace.app/blog/smarter...
#yyc #realestate
Smarter Reports: TL;DR Summaries, Quick Scores, and Personalized Insights
Discover the new TL;DR section, quick scores, and enhanced personalization that help you evaluate properties in under 2 minutes. Screen properties fast, then dive deep when it matters.
www.pickyourplace.app
December 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
added personalization to PickYourPlace reports.
answer three questions before generating your report:
• buying or renting?
• which profile describes you? (family, investor, remote worker, etc.)
• who's moving with you? (partner, kids, pets)
www.pickyourplace.app/blog/persona...
Your Place, Your Priorities: Introducing Personalized Reports
Same location. Same data. Completely different insights. Discover how personalization transforms generic location analysis into actionable insights tailored to your profile.
www.pickyourplace.app
December 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
just launched the “Analyze” module for pickyourplace
goes way deeper than the free explore feature:
• property value history
• crime breakdown
• walkability with real travel data
• demographics
• neighbourhood and city comparisons
• and more
www.pickyourplace.app/blog/introdu...
#yyc #yvr
Introducing Analyze: From Exploration to Informed Decisions
Discover the new Analyze feature that transforms property research with comprehensive reports, from basic data to premium insights with projections and recommendations.
www.pickyourplace.app
October 30, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Just built an "Analyze" feature for PickYourPlace with AI-powered property reports! Was about to push to prod but decided to spice it up with some AI magic, & maybe monetize it 😏. Basic reports use templates, while standard & premium add AI interpretation of the data. #GeoAI #AI #RealEstate #GIS
April 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Been working on a reporting feature for PickYourPlace. Still a MVP but things are coming together nicely! Looking for beta testers. Let me know if interested in testing it out early.
March 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It's been a couple of weeks since the City of Calgary released its new 2025 data, and it's now available on PickYourPlace. This update features the latest 2025 property assessment values, updated local crime and traffic incident data, and new points of interest. www.pickyourplace.app/blog/2025-da...
February 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Working with 🇨🇦 Canadian census data has been a lot of fun. I’m kinda proud of our new "Census" lens on PickYourPlace. For now, it’s only Calgary, but I’ve got big plans for more cities soon.
#gis #opendata #realestate #census #yyc
January 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Wrote a blog post about the new additions to PickYourPlace: renovation history for properties and future developments for communities www.pickyourplace.app/blog/propert...
PickYourPlace Now Tracks Property Renovations and Neighborhood Development
PickYourPlace is a free app that helps you find your ideal home with comprehensive property values, crime rates, flood risks, and proximity to amenities—all in one interactive map.
www.pickyourplace.app
January 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Added a couple of new features and a not-so-new feature to PickYourPlace:
• Renovation history and costs for all properties
• Upcoming developments across the city
• Google Maps Street View for all properties
Here is a sneak peek. Let me know what you think. #yyc #gis #realestate
January 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Feeling secure in your neighbourhood is key. With new safety metrics on PickYourPlace—Crime Trends, Street Lighting, and Traffic Incidents—you can make confident decisions about where to live. Learn more: pickyourplace.app/blog/enhanci...
#gischat #realestate #yyc #buildinpublic
December 18, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Wrote a new piece on how better data quality improves neighbourhood accessibility metrics. Added more POI categories and integrated multiple open data sources like #OpenStreetMap & @cityofcalgary.bsky.social data. OSM still leads vs. Overture & Foursquare.
www.pickyourplace.app/blog/poi-dat...
Enhancing Accessibility Metrics with Better Data
Learn how we improved our Points of Interest (POI) data to provide more accurate and comprehensive accessibility metrics.
www.pickyourplace.app
December 12, 2024 at 5:51 PM
I added a new filtering capability to PickYourPlace. You can now analyze neighborhoods after finding properties that match your criteria. Read the full story here
www.pickyourplace.app/blog/propert...
#gis #geospatial #dataviz #yyc #realestate
December 3, 2024 at 6:01 PM
1/2 One of the most requested features since the launch of PickYourPlace has been the ability for you to, well, pick your place. Today, you can do just that!
You can now use our new filtering capability to filter properties by their assessed value, type, age, and lot size.
November 25, 2024 at 5:31 PM
#30DayMapChallenge Day 6 — Raster.
Satellite imagery in Calgary, AB.
November 6, 2024 at 9:42 PM
#30DayMapChallenge Day 5 — Journey.
Accessible areas (isochrones) in Calgary, AB.

Exploring how different travel modes and travel times shape accessible areas. Watch the isochrones change with each journey.
November 5, 2024 at 10:02 PM
#30DayMapChallenge Day 4 — Hexagons.
Property values in Calgary, AB.
November 5, 2024 at 4:45 PM
#30DayMapChallenge Day 3 — Polygons.
Local crime rate in Calgary, AB.
November 4, 2024 at 11:08 PM
I wrote about geocoding again — this time based on my own experience, looking at how wrong address data can impact user experience. I tested how #mapbox, #esri, #here, and #google handle home addresses in Calgary, AB in different situations. #gischat #geosky www.pickyourplace.app/blog/geocoding
Geocoding in the Wild: Comparing Mapbox, Google, Esri, and HERE
Find out how address completeness, accuracy, and data quality affect geocoding results in the real world.
www.pickyourplace.app
November 4, 2024 at 7:15 PM
#30DayMapChallenge Day 2 — Lines.
Public Transit routes in Calgary, AB.
November 4, 2024 at 5:20 PM
#30DayMapChallenge Day 1 — Points.

Residential properties in Calgary, AB.
November 3, 2024 at 8:50 PM