# Megacity Evolution Animations The London Evolution Animation Charts London's Rise into a Megacity By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-17 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-evolution-animation References: [theguardian](http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/may/15/the-evolution-of-london-the-citys-near-2000-year-history-mapped?CMP=fb_gu) & [bartlett.ucl.ac.uk](http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/casa) The [London Evolution Animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybelline-new-york) is a fascinating visualization, created by the Bartlett Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at [University College London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucl-east-marshgate), which tracks the evolution and development of the city of London from its creation as a Roman city in 43 AD to its current status as one of the world's megacities. The visualization shows road segments and networks appearing gradually over a map of London, with accompanying text talking about the city's evolution through different periods of its history. The London Evolution Animation took nine months to make, with a variety of methods and data borrowed from several sources. Data for the Roman and Medieval periods as well as the 17th and early 18th centuries was provided by the [Museum of London Archaeology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric-london). Road networks from the late 18th century to the present were supplied by the University of Cambridge's engineering department. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Megacity Evolution:** The creation of visualized maps that track the expansion of cities throughout history presents opportunities for digital urban planning. - **Data Borrowing:** Utilizing data from various sources such as museums and universities can lead to more comprehensive and accurate depictions of historic events and locations. - **Spatial Analysis:** The use of advanced spatial analysis techniques can allow for the creation of unique and informative visualizations of city growth and development. ### Who This Affects Most - **City Planning:** The data and methods used to create the London Evolution Animation can be applied to modern city planning to better understand the development of cities. - **Museums:** Museums can contribute valuable data and research for visualized maps and animations related to historical events and periods. - **Education:** Animations and visualizations of historical events can be used in educational settings to present information in an interactive and engaging way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expanding City Cycle Paths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-cycleway-network.md) - [Toronto Neighborhood Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-media.md) - [Parametric Style Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagine-london.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Interactive Timeline Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-neoglass.md) - [Visual Journey Mapping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-map-video.md) - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Digital Expo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-utopia.md) - [History-Centric Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-ontario-museum.md)