[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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