As geospatial data becomes central to modern construction workflows, a deeper question emerges: who owns the digital maps shaping the built world?
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Jonny Ruzzo
Jonny Ruzzo is an artist and illustrator based in New York City. Since beginning his career in 2012, he has worked with various editorial and commercial clients such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, Apple, and Ralph Lauren. www.jonnyruzzo.com
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