There are still relatively few applications that serve the function of a traditional tactile map, allowing visually impaired individuals to explore a digital map by sliding their fingers across it. Moreover, existing technological solutions either lack a spatial learning mode or provide only limited functionality, focusing primarily on navigating to a selected destination. To address these gaps, the authors have proposed an original concept for an indoor mobile application that enables map exploration by sliding a finger across the smartphone screen, using audio spatial descriptions as the primary medium for conveying information. The spatial descriptions are hierarchical and contextual, focusing on anchoring them in space and indicating their extent of influence. The basis for data management and analysis is GIS technology. The application is designed to support spatial orientation during user interaction with the digital map. The research emphasis was on creating an effective cartographic communication message, utilizing voice-based delivery of spatial information stored in a virtual building model (within a database) and tags placed in real-world buildings. Techniques such as Text-to-Speech, TalkBack, QRCode technologies were employed to achieve this. Preliminary tests conducted with both blind and sighted people demonstrated the usefulness of the proposed concept. The proposed solution supporting people with disabilities can also be useful and attractive to all users of navigation applications and may affect the development of such applications.

Urban revitalization processes are increasingly requiring inclusive and data-driven approaches that address spatial inequalities and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The article presents a methodology for utilizing social geoparticipation tools in the revitalization process of the Warsaw University of Technology campus. The study demonstrates how campus-scale geoparticipation can incorporate SDGs and spatial justice principles in micro-urban contexts, with a methodology that is transferable to city-scale projects and provides practical guidance for inclusive and sustainable urban governance. This enables the transformation of volunteered geographic information (VGI) data and spatial databases into practical spatial knowledge that supports sustainable urban development. Empirical analysis of 710 responses and nearly 1000 mapped locations revealed that 83% of respondents identified insufficient greenery as the primary spatial problem. At the same time, accessibility (β = 0.618) and green infrastructure quality (β = 0.553) were the strongest predictors of the need for change. The collected feedback from the academic community was processed using exploratory data analysis and spatial statistics into a spatial knowledge base. ESRI’s ArcGIS Experience Builder (Developer Edition version 1.16) was employed in the app’s development. A custom function was developed to meet the requirements of the geo-questionnaire fully. The application was ultimately deployed within the CENAGIS domain of the IT infrastructure at Warsaw University of Technology. Authors employed the structural equation modeling (SEM) method and provided statistical analysis of community expectations. The findings provide actionable evidence for urban planners, campus managers, and decision-makers seeking to implement data-driven, participatory revitalization strategies, demonstrating how social geoparticipation can directly inform sustainable design and policy-making at both campus and city levels.

Creation of building accessibility maps is part of a grant "Warsaw University of Technology as an Ambassador of Innovation for Accessibility." The basic project idea, from the cartographic perspective, is to create a Spatial Information System pertaining to the accessibility of the university's buildings by making digital twins of dozens of WUT buildings along with their surrounding areas. Building Accessibility Maps will be made in such a way that they can be used in navigation and location applications, and other applications supporting presentation of the university's campus (such as web services). Building Accessibility Maps will be integrated with the WUT Property Information System. In 2020 the research and implementation team received an international award for the conception and pilot implementation of this system from the ESRI Special Achievement in GIS Awards (SAG).