Amazon Location Service Adds POI Category and Density Filtering to Map Styles
Amazon Location Service now allows developers to filter Points of Interest (POIs) by category and density within map styles. This new server-side control, accessed via the GetStyleDescriptor API, enables precise customization of which POIs appear on maps. Developers can specify an allowlist of categories and adjust the POI density, eliminating the need for client-side workarounds. This enhancement helps tailor map displays for specific application needs, such as showing only accommodations for a property listing site or transit points for a logistics app.
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- Server-side POI category and density filtering for maps
Developers can now control the display of Points of Interest (POIs) on maps using new `poi-categories` and `poi-density` parameters with the `GetStyleDescriptor` API. This server-side filtering eliminates the need for client-side workarounds, allowing for tailored map content for various use cases.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/08/amazon-location-service/amazon-location-poi-categorization-density-map-styles
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