# StudentLifeMap
A GTK Application that maps cities using the OpenStreetMap Library coded in C++.
![Screenshot](/images/LoadMap.png)


## Features
![Manual](/images/Mapual.png)
### A. Pathfinidng through intersections
> When two intersections are clicked successively, the map will find the closest path between them using an A* algorithm.
> It uses the speed limit of the roads and Euclidean distance to the destination as heuristics to optimize computing time.
> ![alt text](images/PathFinding.png)


### B. Finding Nearby Restaurants
> When a store name is entered into the search bar, the map searches through OpenStreetMap amenities with the fast_food tag and
> plots the coordinates on the map.
> ![alt text](/images/FoodSearch.png)


### C. Finding Study spaces
> When the cafe or student life button is called, the map searches through OpenStreetMap amenities with the cafe, university, or library tags.
> Depending on the zoom level, it will cluster each amenity into groups, to show where there are a concentration of cafes and thus popular neighborhoods to study in.
> The clustering changes dynamically as the map is panned or zoomed in.
> ![alt text](/images/StudentLife.png)


### D. Dark Mode
> Depending on the clock on the computer that it is loaded in, the map will automatically revert to 'dark mode' and draw the map with a different pallette according to the on-board time. The mode can also be switched with a button.
> ![alt text](/images/DarkMode.png)


## How the map is drawn
It divides up a cities' map into 3 distinct levels: Highways, Main Roads, and Residential & other small roads.

It draws features with varying colors, calling the greenspaces & parks, bodies of water, buildings, and beaches of a city.

**Note:** Partial Code shown due to project being submitted to a course to the University of Toronto and the copyright associated with it.
Libraries from the University of Toronto simplified using GTK for graphics.