How can emerging innovations in digital mapping improve urban navigation systems?

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Emerging technologies like real-time crowd-sourced data, augmented reality wayfinding, AI-driven route optimization etc. promise to transform how we traverse cities. How could these innovations improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety, or accessibility for users with disabilities? Imagine sidewalk heat maps indicating shade or pothole locations, indoor navigation that works beneath skyscrapers, or predictive transit schedules adapting to demand surges. What challenges (privacy, data accuracy, infrastructure costs) must we overcome?