[Discuss] OpenStreetMap in Victoria

[Nick Black]

Hello,

My name is Nick, I work with OpenStreetMap.org - the open source
project that is creating a free map of the world.  I'm going to
visiting Victoria in September this year for the FOSS4G conference.
Whilst I'm there, I'm going to be making maps of Victoria, and I could
use your help.


http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=48.40582110328602&lon=-123.29531364055812&zoom=12

As you can see from the this map, there has been some mapping in
Victoria, but there's lots still to do.  Everything you see on the map
is made from vector data that anyone can download and use in anyway
they want.  All of the data is licensed under the Creative Commons
CC-By-SA (share alike) license.

On the weekend of the 22nd-23rd September, I'm going to be in
Victoria, making maps.  We take GPS units and walk, cycle or drive
around all the roads and footpaths we can find, noting their names and
attributes. Once back at the desk, we then upload all the data we
collect to create the maps you see at openstreetmap.org.

So if you are interested, get in touch.  Right now, I need to find a
venue for people to meet at on Saturday morning - a bar/cafe with WiFi
usually makes the best start and end point for a days mapping. Can
anyone reccomend a Tech friendly cafe in Victoria?

For more info, check out:

wiki.openstreetmap.org

irc.oftc.net #osm

or sign up to our mailing lists.

Hope to see some of you in september,

Cheers,




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Nick Black
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http://www.blacksworld.net