Auf zu neuen Wegen
Ich bin neu hier und versuche mal alles zu erforschen. Bin aus Wien Österreich Europa. Liebe Grüsse an die Community
Erni007's Diary | #Auf zu neuen Wegen | OpenStreetMap
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Hello, i’m maplemoths. This is my first diary entry, and i decided it’d be fun to discuss OSM topics occasionally here.
I’ve been doing tons more mapping recently, because it’s pretty fun. It’s nice to just listen to music/twitch stream vods, and just map. Here’s what i’ve mapped recently.
Most recently, i’ve been mapping in Hawai’i. A large amount of my edits actually are in Hawai’i in general, because i used to live there. Specifically, i’ve mostly been editing in the city i lived in, Hilo. When i first started mapping in i believe September of 2022, Hilo’s map quality wasn’t super good. Lots of missing landuse or POIs, lots of stuff that was all offset from eachother, the polygons were really messy, etc. But, i feel like there’s been tons of progress! I’ve been working on making things better, and there’s been some progress from others. There’s been more landuse, i cleaned up lots of the messy/incorrect polygons, and i’ve also micromapped the zoo right outside of the city, but i’ve also done some other stuff in the area.
A lot of times, i map an area because something interesting has happened there, or that it’s significant for an interesting reason. Examples include me mapping Oleona in Pennsylvania because the area was the site of a small failed Norwegian colony, and yes, Plains, Georgia. It’s a small little town right in the south of Georgia that’s famous for being the hometown of US president Jimmy Carter, so i decided to map it! I mostly did landuse and cleanup, and it was quite fun! If you’re wondering, i did not map the town because of Rosalynn Carter’s death, i started the project a month earlier but only finished it after.
This section is for stuff i want to get to, and maybe i can get some help on if you want!
I still have much to do in Hawai’i. My main focuses currently are on landuse, POIs, some micromapping, and a lot of polygon cleanup. The interior of the Big Island has much work that i want to help with, mostly natural stuff. The Hawai’i Volcanoes national park also has some work i’d like to do, mostly natural landuse and trails.
I live in Pueblo, so it’s natural i want to do mapping here. I’ve done plenty already, but i have some goals. Pueblo does not have many homes mapped, which i would like to do even though it’ll take a long time. There’s also some landuse that should be done. Once imagery updates, i’d like to micromap some of the new school buildings that have opened recently but aren’t displayed on imagery yet. These schools are Chavez Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy’s recent new school buildings, Centennial High School’s new building, and East High School’s new building.
When i went there, i loved it. So, i want to do more mapping of the city! I’ve already done some landuse and micromapping of the college, but i’d like to do more.
Most of my edits are in the USA, but i’d like to do more worldwide edits. If anyone knows some countries that are undermapped, i’d like to see what they are!
That’s the end of the entry, for now. is there anything that catches your attention about my post, or any questions or help? I’d love to have some! I will post more occasionally. Goodbye, have a great day! :3
What have i been mapping recently?
I’ve been doing tons more mapping recently, because it’s pretty fun. It’s nice to just listen to music/twitch stream vods, and just map. Here’s what i’ve mapped recently.
Hawai’i
Most recently, i’ve been mapping in Hawai’i. A large amount of my edits actually are in Hawai’i in general, because i used to live there. Specifically, i’ve mostly been editing in the city i lived in, Hilo. When i first started mapping in i believe September of 2022, Hilo’s map quality wasn’t super good. Lots of missing landuse or POIs, lots of stuff that was all offset from eachother, the polygons were really messy, etc. But, i feel like there’s been tons of progress! I’ve been working on making things better, and there’s been some progress from others. There’s been more landuse, i cleaned up lots of the messy/incorrect polygons, and i’ve also micromapped the zoo right outside of the city, but i’ve also done some other stuff in the area.
Plains, Georgia
A lot of times, i map an area because something interesting has happened there, or that it’s significant for an interesting reason. Examples include me mapping Oleona in Pennsylvania because the area was the site of a small failed Norwegian colony, and yes, Plains, Georgia. It’s a small little town right in the south of Georgia that’s famous for being the hometown of US president Jimmy Carter, so i decided to map it! I mostly did landuse and cleanup, and it was quite fun! If you’re wondering, i did not map the town because of Rosalynn Carter’s death, i started the project a month earlier but only finished it after.
What do i plan to do next?
This section is for stuff i want to get to, and maybe i can get some help on if you want!
More Hawai’i
I still have much to do in Hawai’i. My main focuses currently are on landuse, POIs, some micromapping, and a lot of polygon cleanup. The interior of the Big Island has much work that i want to help with, mostly natural stuff. The Hawai’i Volcanoes national park also has some work i’d like to do, mostly natural landuse and trails.
Pueblo, Colorado
I live in Pueblo, so it’s natural i want to do mapping here. I’ve done plenty already, but i have some goals. Pueblo does not have many homes mapped, which i would like to do even though it’ll take a long time. There’s also some landuse that should be done. Once imagery updates, i’d like to micromap some of the new school buildings that have opened recently but aren’t displayed on imagery yet. These schools are Chavez Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy’s recent new school buildings, Centennial High School’s new building, and East High School’s new building.
Monterey, California
When i went there, i loved it. So, i want to do more mapping of the city! I’ve already done some landuse and micromapping of the college, but i’d like to do more.
More outside of the USA
Most of my edits are in the USA, but i’d like to do more worldwide edits. If anyone knows some countries that are undermapped, i’d like to see what they are!
Goodbye!
That’s the end of the entry, for now. is there anything that catches your attention about my post, or any questions or help? I’d love to have some! I will post more occasionally. Goodbye, have a great day! :3
maplemoths's Diary | What have i been doing recently on OSM, and my first diary entry! | OpenStreetMap
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Stream added with reference to SOI Topo map and checked by the field knowledge
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| Feature | Google Maps | OpenStreetMap (OSM) |
|---|---|---|
| Data Sources | Primarily owned and collected by Google. | Crowdsourced and contributed by the OSM community. |
| Licensing | Proprietary licensing under Google’s terms. | Open Database License (ODbL) allowing free use and redistribution. |
| Accessibility | User-friendly interface, widely integrated. | User interface may be less polished, but API accessible for integration. |
| Business Model | Commercial product by Google. | Non-profit project relying on donations and contributions. |
| Community Involvement | Users can contribute reviews, but not directly edit map data. | Community-driven, anyone can contribute and edit map data. |
| Integration | APIs available for developers to embed maps. | APIs available for integration into applications. |
| Ownership | Owned and maintained by Google. | Open-source project with a community-driven approach. |
| Cost | Basic usage often free, charges for certain features. | Free to use, relies on donations for funding. |
Biinjar's Diary | Google Maps and OpenStreetMap | OpenStreetMap
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Trying to get an understanding of how to upload and download mass amounts of gpx files
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We will haul your junk away for you , We also accept copper, metal, scrap aluminum, old appliances, etc…
"Babygirl"'s Diary | Big Mike's And Amy's Junking Service | OpenStreetMap
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Life in Gillette is rough these days
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In 2022, I was given the opportunity to expand my skills in leadership and mapping through the She Leads and She Inspires program organized by the Open Mapping Hub - Asia Pacific. More importantly, the project proposal I co-wrote with another champion from Nepal on the cultural application of mapping was selected and granted support by the hub. Outlined below are my experience working on this project.
The problem lies in the lack of accessible information regarding the rich stories and histories, the glory they once carried, and how all these affected the current scenario of an ancient town in Kathmandu, Nepal, called Handigaun, and the developing smart city of Brgy. Poblacion of Tagum City, Philippines. After experiencing natural and man-made disasters like fires and earthquakes that destroyed most of the communities’ built identity, concrete structures and the widening of roads also puts the authenticity of the communities into question. Since OSM is a major resource used by planners, architects, potential tourists, and conservationists, incorporating and mapping critical information as well as ensuring that these can be conveyed in an effective and efficient manner will pose great potential in aiding social development through historical and cultural understanding and reinforcing community resilience by safeguarding its identity for generations to come.
Brgy. Magugpo Poblacion is located within the city’s center and witness to the unfolding history of Tagum City. With historical landmarks on the verge of being erased from the city’s identity due to the onslaught of modernization, there has been a need to rekindle the population’s understanding and interest towards the city’s history. By putting emphasis on the importance of spaces and identified points of interests, this project aims to encourage the development of the city’s identity by conducting cultural mapping activities.
Mapping for cultural sustainability is a pilot project that was simultaneously carried out in historically and culturally significant locations in both Nepal and The Philippines. This project aimed to document the tangible and intangible aspects of culture and place them on the map as valuable points of interest. This was done to assist our communities in rediscovering their rich heritage by highlighting the importance of culturally-significant locations owing to help them achieve sustainability and encourage community development.
In the Philippines, the project focused on two major goals: mapping local cultural and historical POIs in Brgy. Magugpo Poblacion, Tagum City and establishing a YouthMappers chapter in the region. Local cultural mapping was conducted to introduce heritage as a resource for expressive mapping and highlight the importance of spaces in a digital platform. On the other hand, the establishment of a local YouthMappers chapter in the region served as an avenue to sustain mapping activities and opportunities to the community and further encourage more of the youth to get involved in related activities.
Formal cultural mapping, as outlined by the Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts, is a structured and rigorous process that aims to produce a comprehensive and accurate record of a community’s cultural resources. Open mapping, on the other hand, is a more informal and collaborative process that relies on the contributions of volunteers. There are a number of trade-offs between formal cultural mapping and open mapping. Formal cultural mapping is typically more accurate and reliable, but it can also be more time-consuming and expensive. Open mapping is less rigorous, but it can be more inclusive and participatory. The best approach for a cultural mapping project will depend on the specific needs and resources of the community. In the case of this project, we combined elements of both formal and open mapping to highlight the culturally and historically important landmarks and recorded stories on how they contributed to the history of the community. Student volunteers were given the chance to participate in order for them to participate in community building and impart to them the goals and objectives of the project in hopes that they may be inspired to put forward their own projects someday.
Another milestone successfully achieved by the project is the formal organization of a local YouthMappers chapter in the region. The chapter, named the University of the Philippines Mindanao YouthMappers, has been recognized by the YouthMappers network on October 27, 2023 and by the University of the Philippines Mindanao on November 7, 2023. As of this writing, the chapter has just conducted their first General Assembly where they formally inducted their officers and outlined their plans for the academic year.
In a nutshell, the project has been successfully implemented with the support of the Open Mapping Hub - Asia Pacific. All the milestones achieved would not have been possible if not for the She Leads and She Inspires program. It is my sincere wish that the hub would be able to train more leaders and mappers in the future!
The Project
The problem lies in the lack of accessible information regarding the rich stories and histories, the glory they once carried, and how all these affected the current scenario of an ancient town in Kathmandu, Nepal, called Handigaun, and the developing smart city of Brgy. Poblacion of Tagum City, Philippines. After experiencing natural and man-made disasters like fires and earthquakes that destroyed most of the communities’ built identity, concrete structures and the widening of roads also puts the authenticity of the communities into question. Since OSM is a major resource used by planners, architects, potential tourists, and conservationists, incorporating and mapping critical information as well as ensuring that these can be conveyed in an effective and efficient manner will pose great potential in aiding social development through historical and cultural understanding and reinforcing community resilience by safeguarding its identity for generations to come.
Brgy. Magugpo Poblacion is located within the city’s center and witness to the unfolding history of Tagum City. With historical landmarks on the verge of being erased from the city’s identity due to the onslaught of modernization, there has been a need to rekindle the population’s understanding and interest towards the city’s history. By putting emphasis on the importance of spaces and identified points of interests, this project aims to encourage the development of the city’s identity by conducting cultural mapping activities.
The Journey
Mapping for cultural sustainability is a pilot project that was simultaneously carried out in historically and culturally significant locations in both Nepal and The Philippines. This project aimed to document the tangible and intangible aspects of culture and place them on the map as valuable points of interest. This was done to assist our communities in rediscovering their rich heritage by highlighting the importance of culturally-significant locations owing to help them achieve sustainability and encourage community development.
In the Philippines, the project focused on two major goals: mapping local cultural and historical POIs in Brgy. Magugpo Poblacion, Tagum City and establishing a YouthMappers chapter in the region. Local cultural mapping was conducted to introduce heritage as a resource for expressive mapping and highlight the importance of spaces in a digital platform. On the other hand, the establishment of a local YouthMappers chapter in the region served as an avenue to sustain mapping activities and opportunities to the community and further encourage more of the youth to get involved in related activities.
Formal cultural mapping, as outlined by the Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts, is a structured and rigorous process that aims to produce a comprehensive and accurate record of a community’s cultural resources. Open mapping, on the other hand, is a more informal and collaborative process that relies on the contributions of volunteers. There are a number of trade-offs between formal cultural mapping and open mapping. Formal cultural mapping is typically more accurate and reliable, but it can also be more time-consuming and expensive. Open mapping is less rigorous, but it can be more inclusive and participatory. The best approach for a cultural mapping project will depend on the specific needs and resources of the community. In the case of this project, we combined elements of both formal and open mapping to highlight the culturally and historically important landmarks and recorded stories on how they contributed to the history of the community. Student volunteers were given the chance to participate in order for them to participate in community building and impart to them the goals and objectives of the project in hopes that they may be inspired to put forward their own projects someday.
Another milestone successfully achieved by the project is the formal organization of a local YouthMappers chapter in the region. The chapter, named the University of the Philippines Mindanao YouthMappers, has been recognized by the YouthMappers network on October 27, 2023 and by the University of the Philippines Mindanao on November 7, 2023. As of this writing, the chapter has just conducted their first General Assembly where they formally inducted their officers and outlined their plans for the academic year.
In a nutshell, the project has been successfully implemented with the support of the Open Mapping Hub - Asia Pacific. All the milestones achieved would not have been possible if not for the She Leads and She Inspires program. It is my sincere wish that the hub would be able to train more leaders and mappers in the future!
Mia Kristine's Diary | Mapping for Cultural Sustainability: An attempt to reiterate the past, document the present, and contribute to the future of Handigaun and Tagum | OpenStreetMap
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I work for the Commons. I work for the common good. But no, I will not release my edits under a “Public Domain” license.
Anyone can use my work, but under my terms. The ODbL terms. These are fair terms. It’s simple, credit us. And if you want to mix “your” data with ours, honour our time and our labour. Release it under the ODbL.
I don’t work Facebook or Amazon. I do not provide free labour for US tech companies. I am happy for you to use my data, but under my terms. The ODbL. No other license.
I want to make the world a better place. Not make a few Americans richer.
Anyone can use my work, but under my terms. The ODbL terms. These are fair terms. It’s simple, credit us. And if you want to mix “your” data with ours, honour our time and our labour. Release it under the ODbL.
I don’t work Facebook or Amazon. I do not provide free labour for US tech companies. I am happy for you to use my data, but under my terms. The ODbL. No other license.
I want to make the world a better place. Not make a few Americans richer.
Brent Velda's Diary | Who do you work for? | OpenStreetMap
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
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We care about having the best data. We care about having the map. We care about having the best mapping community.
“We” is doing a lot here. Honestly, I don’t care about the render. Sure I’ve wanted some things rendered before, sure I’ve been emotional when it didn’t magically happen. But I’ve only though about rendering for a few minutes. People care a lot more then me, in retrospect, I’m sorry. I should have trusted you.
Honestly, I don’t care about the intricacies of tagging/”schemas”. Sure I’ve gotten emotional on the mailing list, and I’ve even talked about “you” (the list) behind your back. But you’ve thought about this more than me, I should have trusted you. Sorry.
I have thought a lot about the quality of our data, it’s not perfect. About the usability of our data, there are issues. About the accessibility of our data, it could easier. But actually we are doing pretty good. We are even doing better than the commercial datasets.
So trust the people that care the most, support us, encourage us, give us data and tooling, but most importantly, don’t get in our way. We’ve got this.
“We” is doing a lot here. Honestly, I don’t care about the render. Sure I’ve wanted some things rendered before, sure I’ve been emotional when it didn’t magically happen. But I’ve only though about rendering for a few minutes. People care a lot more then me, in retrospect, I’m sorry. I should have trusted you.
Honestly, I don’t care about the intricacies of tagging/”schemas”. Sure I’ve gotten emotional on the mailing list, and I’ve even talked about “you” (the list) behind your back. But you’ve thought about this more than me, I should have trusted you. Sorry.
I have thought a lot about the quality of our data, it’s not perfect. About the usability of our data, there are issues. About the accessibility of our data, it could easier. But actually we are doing pretty good. We are even doing better than the commercial datasets.
So trust the people that care the most, support us, encourage us, give us data and tooling, but most importantly, don’t get in our way. We’ve got this.
CjMalone's Diary | Not everybody cares, but we do. We care a lot. | OpenStreetMap
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
I don’t know why but I get a thrill every time I work on a map. Is that weird? It makes me want to keep coming back to do more. I also enjoy the fact that it may prove useful to others!
Archie The Cartographer's Diary | I may have a new addiction! | OpenStreetMap
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Beverly Hills, CA
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OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
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Mapping Cary’s Downtown Park
First Contribution
This was my first attempt at trying to map out a public park from the original CAD drawings attempting to draw out this map by hand using JOSM. If there’s a way that I could trace polygons from QGIS and be able to save them, I’ll probably end up trying to go that route.
What I Learned
- AutoCAD files aren’t always geocoded
- GeoParquet files are your friend
- Geodatabases are your best friend
- Don’t trust Aerial Imagery, field surveys
gregorywpower's Diary | Mapping Cary Downtown Park | OpenStreetMap
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