[Talk-GB] Govt Consultation Uses OSM Mapping

[Paul Bivand]

Probably easier for DfT to use an OSM base rather than go through the 
bureaucracy required to use their Ordnance Survey licence.

However, looks like an opportunity to map anything that might put a spoke 
in their wheel - they mention Ramsar wetlands and the North Kent Downs 
AONB.

Doesn't seem to be aware of any plans for new Thames Barrier given the 
chances of substantial sea level rises following CO2 breaking new highs. 

Let alone Boris Island - presume there is some connection between their 
outer crossing and the possibility of new airport in Grain/Boris Island.

Flood risk maps on various sea level rise scenarios might be useful - sure 
I've seen one with Southwark looking very wet.

Paul



On Wednesday 22 May 2013 14:09:55 Tom Chance wrote:


Oh no! Brain... conflicted. OSM maps, new road building!


Tom


On 21 May 2013 14:21, Steve Doerr <doerr.stephen at gmail.com[1]> 
wrote:


I see that today's announcement of a government consultation on the 
options for a new Lower Thames Crossing 
(https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/options-for-a-new-lower-thames-crossing[2]) makes use of OSM mapping (duly attributed) for the 
base map showing the various options under consideration: 
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/
file/200489/map-of-options.pdf[3].
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