[Talk-us] Local OSM groups in the US

Ray Kiddy ray at ganymede.org
Tue Jan 12 22:16:33 UTC 2016



On 1/12/16 5:23 AM, Steven Johnson wrote:
> Dale & list,
> TeachOSM has initiated a project with the US Census Bureau we've been 
> calling 'Missing America', dedicated to mapping those marginal areas 
> and vulnerable populations. We're just getting organized, but 
> anticipate local communities playing a part in both mapping as well as 
> community organization. Happy to chat more off list.
>
> -- SEJ
> -- twitter: @geomantic
> -- skype: sejohnson8
>
> "Wretches, utter wretches, keep your hands off beans!" - v.141, /On 
> Nature, /Empedocles

This sounds like a project that HOT would do also. Have you thought 
about connecting to them, perhaps using their tools? It may help.

-  ray

>
>
>     While Missing Maps is mostly internationally focused we always
>     hoped to support local OSM communities in the US. We would love to
>     find more ways we can support the mapping of vulnerable
>     populations in the US. I'd like to participate when you have your
>     next call.
>
>
>     Great initiative and I look forward to helping out.
>
>     Dale
>
>
>     On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 8:08 PM, Martijn van Exel
>     <martijn at openstreetmap.us <mailto:martijn at openstreetmap.us>> wrote:
>
>         Hi all,
>         Eleanor, Clifford and I started talking about ways to make
>         local OSM groups more successful, and / or how to support more
>         of them. See our meeting notes here if you are interested:
>         https://gist.github.com/mvexel/ffefcbf2c3012af51f16
>
>         Currently we are compiling a list of local groups that are
>         active. Here is what we have right now (after only a bit of
>         searching Meetup by Clifford)
>
>         Bay Area OSM
>         Toronto OSM Enthusiasts
>         OSM Colorado
>         OSM Seattle
>         OSM Salt Lake City
>         OSM Tampa Bay
>         Phoenix Geo
>         OSM St. Louis Mid America Mappers
>         OSM Southern California
>         OSM Ottawa
>         Mapping DC
>         OSM Kansas City
>         OSM Vancouver
>         MapGive mapathon (DC)
>
>
>         Do you know of any others, please let us know! With a link /
>         contact person if possible.
>
>         We will meet again in a couple of weeks. If you want to help
>         think about and work on ways to support local OSM groups, let
>         us know and we will make sure you get on the next call with us.
>
>         Thanks,
>         Martijn
>
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>     Dale Kunce
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