[OSM-newbies] Preparing a mapping party: cutting the cake

[Andy Robinson (blackadder-lists)]

Not aware of any apps. In the early days (ie when there really was non
existing data at all) I just stylistically created a "cake", the first one
being for Manchester in 2006 [1]. Nowadays I find there is sufficient
bounding data (basic road/rail/river network) to carve up the target area
logically. It doesn't really matter if the areas are too big or too small,
it's just beneficial to minimize duplication and mapper overlap during an
event. Having clear distinct boundaries helps achieve that. The results from
Bradford last weekend are a good example of my most recent approach [2] &
[3]

Cheers

Andy

[1] http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/Mapchester#Munchchester

[2] http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/Image:Cake.png
[3] http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/Image:Bradford-party-traces.png


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>bounces at openstreetmap.org] On Behalf Of ivom
>Sent: 05 October 2008 9:30 PM
>To: newbies at openstreetmap.org
>Subject: [OSM-newbies] Preparing a mapping party: cutting the cake
>
>Hi,
>
>I took part in two mapping parties previously and have noticed the
>returning ad-hoc process of carving a paper map into pieces with
>pen&pencil and distribute the sub-areas to be mapped among the various
>participants this way.
>
>I wonder if there is some sort of app/procedure available that could
>assist with this planning proces and as a result would extract osm data
>per area.
>
>Do you have experience preparing mapping parties? Please post your
>tips&tricks.
>
>Bye,
>Ivom
>
>
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