Peel Back the City

Discover urban secrets through layers of local knowledge

LayerCity is a collaborative exploration platform where locals contribute bite-sized 'crumb' tips that form layered discovery trails through neighborhoods. Start with tourist highlights, then reveal local favorites, hidden gems, and finally secret spots only residents know.

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The Wow Moment

You open the app in a new neighborhood and see a pulsing 3D map showing hundreds of colorful crumb trails left by other explorers. As you follow one, layers peel away in augmented reality - the street names fade, restaurant ratings appear, hidden courtyards highlight, and you hear "23 locals recommend this unmarked door" - suddenly you're not just visiting, you're seeing through the eyes of a thousand friends.

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Layered Discovery

Four layers of city depth - from tourist highlights to resident-only secrets

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Collective Intelligence

The ant colony effect: AI guides adapt based on what users discover and love

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Drop Crumbs

Leave bite-sized tips that help others peel back layers of your neighborhood

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AR Trails

Augmented reality reveals hidden layers as you walk through streets