What Comes Next · Roadmap
Grow the guide one useful phase at a time.
Phase 1 is complete as a curated launch-map proof of concept. Future phases will add richer place information only when the supporting data, verification process, and user need are clear.
Roadmap principle: Each phase should deliver a useful improvement without requiring a large rewrite or introducing advanced features before the supporting data and workflows are ready.
Phase 1 — Curated Launch Map
Complete POC
v1.1.0
56 places
The working proof of concept now includes the map, canonical launch data, search, filters, curated collections, cards, place details, source-review information, responsive layouts, final branding, documentation, and lightweight validation.
Core experience
Interactive map, 56 launch records, search, filters, collections, cards, and responsive details.
Trust and clarity
Official source links, review metadata, verification labels, representative-image notices, and safety-aware wording.
Maintainability
Canonical JSON, generated browser data, separated collection configuration, and repository validation.
Maintenance continues: Official links, individual fields, and place photography can be improved over time without reopening Phase 1 feature development.
Phase 2 — Structured Place Details
On hold
When resumed, begin with a small pilot using existing places and normalized planning fields rather than expanding the entire dataset at once.
Entry type
Access
Parking
Fees
Restrooms
Rentals
Dog policy
Accessibility
Hazards
Verification date
Phase 3 — Conditions and Planning
Connect places with clearly sourced information that helps users decide when to go.
Weather and wind
Current or forecast conditions that materially affect outdoor planning.
Water conditions
Tides where relevant, water temperature, water quality context, and seasonal access notes.
Daylight
Sunrise and sunset information for practical trip timing.
Phase 4 — Community Layer
Allow responsible contributions while preserving source quality and moderation.
RatingsReviewsPhotosSuggested editsFavoritesTrip notes
Phase 5 — Intelligent Recommendations
Use structured place and condition data to support natural-language discovery and ranked recommendations.
Example: Find somewhere within an hour of Riverside that is beginner-friendly, calm in the morning, dog-friendly, and not too crowded.
Phase 6 — Routes and Ecosystem
Expand beyond individual launch points into routes, estimated duration, trip logging, clubs, outfitters, lessons, shareable plans, and broader blue-space and green-space discovery.
Roadmap, not a promise: Scope and sequence may change as the prototype is tested, data quality improves, and the most useful next step becomes clearer.