The MemorialMap Platform is an innovative digital solution designed to catalog roadside memorials for people and pets. This platform allows users to create digital memorial pages that include pictures, videos, written tributes, comments, and links to offsite information such as news articles and obituaries. A key feature of the platform is its geo-location tagging, enabling users to map the exact location of memorials. This project focuses on creating a public-facing presence for the platform, showcasing the core features while also laying the foundation for future development toward a minimum viable product (MVP).
Project Scope and Objectives
The project is divided into two main components: a website and a mobile application, which can be executed either together or separately. The project does not specify a strict technology stack, allowing for flexibility based on the platform’s goals—whether rapid deployment or long-term scalability.
GCS will work with stakeholders to define the best technology solutions, offering options such as ArcGIS, MapBox, CartoDB, or Google Maps/Fusion. This approach ensures that the platform can be built on a solid foundation, providing quick, functional geospatial content for demonstrations and future expansion.
Website and Mapping Database Development
The website component of the MemorialMap Platform will involve the following:
- Scope:
- Application marketing home page: Introducing the platform and its key features.
- Geospatial database design and implementation: Creation of a geospatial database to store and display memorial locations.
- Interactive mapping page: Users will be able to view a full map with point locations of memorials, with the option to click for pop-up details.
- Table layout: Display a list of all memorial locations for easy navigation.
- Template page for individual memorials: Each memorial will have a dedicated page with details such as photos, tributes, and location data.
- Editor functions: Administrators will have tools to create, edit, and delete memorial locations.
- Design document: A detailed plan outlining the steps needed to achieve the MVP for a public launch.
Starter Mobile Application Development
The mobile app component is essential for delivering a cross-platform experience, enabling users to access the MemorialMap Platform on the go:
- Scope:
- Cross-platform build: Support for both iOS and Android devices.
- App store setup: Assistance with deploying the app in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
- Mobile application home page: A user-friendly introduction to the app and its features.
- Interactive mapping page: Like the website, the mobile app will feature a map displaying memorial locations, with click-to-view details and a table layout.
- Template page for memorial details: Users can view full details of each memorial, including photos, videos, and location data.
- Design document: A roadmap for reaching the MVP for mobile platforms and launching to the public.
Key Features of the MemorialMap Platform
- Geo-location tagging: Easily map the exact location of roadside memorials, making them accessible to the public.
- Digital memorial pages: Create personalized memorial pages featuring pictures, videos, written tributes, and offsite links.
- Interactive map display: Visualize all memorials on a map, with interactive elements for viewing additional details.
- Cross-platform functionality: Access the platform via both the website and mobile app for seamless user experiences.
- Customizable attributes: Ability for administrators to create, edit, and delete memorial locations, ensuring up-to-date content.
Conclusion
The MemorialMap Platform project, developed by GCS, aims to revolutionize how we honor and remember loved ones through the use of digital technology. By combining geospatial data, interactive mapping, and multimedia content, this platform provides a unique and accessible way to celebrate and preserve the memory of people and pets. With a clear path to an MVP, this project is primed for demonstration to investors, stakeholders, and contributors while paving the way for public launch and future growth.
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