Category Archives: OSM
Just in Time for SOTMUS, The 2013 OpenStreetMap (OSM) Report
Just in time for the 2013 SOTMUS event taking place June 8-9 in San Fran, The 2013 OpenStreetMap Data Report – some stunning and interactive data visualizations that show how active the OpenStreetMap community is, how fast it continues to … Continue reading
Editing OpenStreetMap (OSM) Just Got Really Easy With iD Map Editor
There’s no arguing that OpenStreetMap (OSM) has exploded in use and popularity, heck, just look at the basemap layer options in any online web mapping services and you’ll see OSM as an option. Often considered the wikipedia of the mapping … Continue reading
OpenStreetMap Rolls Out a New easy map editor and Switch2OSM
Some big news from the OSM crew today via the official blog as OpenStreetMap is now boasting a new online map editor for users making it easier for everyone according to the team. Codenamed “iD” the resource now boasts a … Continue reading
Skobbler ForeverMap 2 + Mapdust OpenStreetMap Bug Reporting
I recently downloaded skobbler Forever Map (2) and have to admit that it is pretty darned sweet! Just grabbed the latest release on iPad and have been banging around a little with the functionality. There’s a nice UI, navigation is … Continue reading
OpenStreetMap Edit-A-Thons Coming to 16 Cities
A whole bunch of OSM mappers will be getting together next week (April 20) in a cool effort to help build out the basemap in a cool event designed to spread the word and get a whole bunch of edits … Continue reading
State of The Map USA, San Fran June 8-9, 2013
Looks like Geogeeks will be converging on San Fran this June for another SOTMUSA – State of the map USA. The organizing committee, via their blog, have invited geeks to plan to connect with other mappers, skill up on mapping, … Continue reading
Mobile Tip – Open StreetMap (OSM) Editors for iOS
There’s no arguing that OSM is all the rage… we’re now seeing OSM as a basemap layer in many web apps and services and the momentum is getting stronger it seems. With the increased attention on OSM there’s also a … Continue reading
Have Breakfast with Microsoft’s Steve Coast in Calgary
Are you an Alberta-based GIS/Geo tech professional? Interested in hearing all about OSM and other goodies from Steve Coast? Tecterra Inc. is hosting an event in November with special guest, Steve Coast Principal Architect of Microsoft’s Bing Mobile. About the … Continue reading
Video – Nautical Maps, OpenStreetMap and tools to make better maps
Here’s an interesting talk recorded at Wherecamptb back in January. In his session, Zac McCormick discusses OSM and other tools to help create better maps. From the video… In this talk Zac will discuss the types of features in nautical … Continue reading
Foursquare Uses OpenStreetMap OSM and MapBox Streets For New, Pretty Maps
Yep, that’s correct, foursquare is now touting OSM as the basemap of choice! Announced today on the official foursquare blog (reserved usually for only BIG news) foursquare seems to think that the OSM maps are pretty and thus will be … Continue reading
ArcGIS Editor for OpenStreetMap Gets an Update
Officially rolled out at last year’s Esri USer Conference, Esri’s editor for OSM has received a substantial update according to the Esri Resource Center. Recall, The add-on allows ArcGIS users to download data from OpenStreetMap, store it locally in a … Continue reading
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) Supports OSM in Haiti
An interesting new, OSM initiative has been created to help support and grow the local OpenStreetMap Community in Haiti – Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team [H.O.T.] is a new initiative to apply the principles and activities of open source and open data … Continue reading
