This Project submitted to Philly Codefest 2025

Project: SafeGlow

Project Type: Advanced

Location: D15

Imagine a map that thinks before you walk! Our app uses ML-powered A* pathfinding to guide you on the safest walking route possible—not just the fastest. Each intersection is weighted by real-time + historical crime data, severity, and recency, ensuring you avoid risky areas. Live alerts dynamically re-route you as new data comes in—because safety isn’t static!

The app contains a map with ML weighted nodes at each walkable intersection. The ML model weights the node based on recent crime data, severance of crime, date of crime...etc. Users can select/search for a destination in the app. The implemented A* algorithm will run when user clicks "find safe path" button. The route will adjust according to real time alerts! which re-weights the surrounding nodes and forces a reroute calculation!

React Native, JavaScript, Machine Learning, Express.js

Siwu Li (sl3659@drexel.edu)
naron chen (naronchen1@gmail.com)
naron chen (naron.chen@richmond.edu)
Daniel Erbynn (danerbynn@gmail.com)
David Nana Dwomoh Sarpong (dd993@drexel.edu)

Selected Prizes


  • The Social Impact Innovation Award recognizes the team that has developed a project with the potential to create significant positive change in society. This award celebrates innovative solutions that address pressing social issues, improve quality of life, and promote sustainability.

  • Create a resource that pulls events and activities from all over the West Philly community and Philadelphia's collegiate ecosystem. $200 Liberty Kitchen Gift Card for the team

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