[Tagging] Adding address tags to street-side containers

[stevea]

On Mar 14, 2022, at 11:38 AM, Mike Thompson <miketho16 at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Mar 14, 2022 at 12:10 PM stevea <steveaOSM at softworkers.com> wrote:
> I do not believe an addr=* tag (of any sub-tagged flavor) is an appropriate key for such objects:  as has been said, coordinates suffice for location purposes and we are not mailing anything to these.
> Addresses are not just used for mail delivery, they are also used in many places for emergency response.  Many substations and other utility infrastructure locations around here have addresses.  There is actually a sign at the gate or otherwise in front of the location with the address.  Some parks around here also have addresses, again, posted near the entrance. In neither case would mail ever be delivered to one of these locations.  Also local officials may assign addresses to vacant lots.  Again these are important for emergency response. In the above cases I think putting an address in OSM is appropriate.
> 
> However, this does not apply to the objects that were the subject of the original post.  In that case the addresses - since they do not really apply to the object in question, rather a nearby location - should not be put in OSM.

Excellent observations, Mike:  thank you.  I am 100% in agreement to each and every point of yours here.

Yes, there are some places where mail is not delivered, but which do have addresses, you example of substations is excellent.  I have also seen these on the the gates which might allow access to a service road to, for example, a water tower.  Yes, a sign on the gate saying "119 Hilltop Road" happens, and can be used for emergency dispatch, like if a fire were burning in the area, while it is true that mail will never be delivered to a water tower.