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OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap.org. OSM for short. OpenStreetMap is a free editable map of the whole world. It is made by people like you. OpenStreetMap allows you to view, edit and use geographical data in a collaborative way from anywhere on Earth. The Project.

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OpenStreetMap

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  1. OpenStreetMap.org OSM for short

  2. OpenStreetMap is a free editable map of the whole world. It is made by people like you. OpenStreetMap allows you to view, edit and use geographical data in a collaborative way from anywhere on Earth. The Project

  3. The OpenStreetMap Foundation is an international non-profit organisation supporting but not controlling the project. It is dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free geospatial data and to providing geospatial data for anybody to use and share. The Foundation

  4. LOCATION & RICHNESS • Schools • Places of Worship • Stiles on Footpaths • Pubs that are still open • Street Address • Local Landmarks • ............................ The list is endless

  5. LET'S GO MAPPING

  6. TAGS key=value pairs have structure but no standard. Tag as you see it! Examples highway=motorway amenity=school access=private horse=yes

  7. ODbL

  8. Wiki

  9. Communication • irc://irc.oftc.net/osm • Multilingual mailing lists, talk-gb is UK specific • The project wiki: wiki.openstreetmap.org • forum.openstreetmap.org • Emailusers through website

  10. Mapping Events • Show you how • Loan GPS if needed • Help with questions • Experienced OSMers on hand

  11. TM OpenStreetMap.org Andy “blackadder” Robinson

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