[Talk-us] Help switching WeatherSpark to OSM
If you haven't used Weather Spark, www.weatherspark.com, give it a try. They offer really great graphics and data for your current weather. However they use google for their base maps. I've submitted a feature request to get them to switch to OSM. Please go to http://weatherspark.uservoice.com/forums/88675-general, search on OpenStreetMap and vote for my suggestion. Help me move get their attention. Thanks, Clifford ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] [OPC2012] Operation Cowboy - Mission statement
Sounds good to me! That page could use a refresh for sure. On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 2:02 PM, william skora wrote: > > Instead of writing things multiple times in multiple places on the wiki > (with some pages up to date, others not) I just linked to the TIGER Fixup > page on the OPC wiki page. > The TIGER fixup page was relatively outdated, imho, but I began to address > some of the suggestions (For OPC) that have been expressed in this > discussion. > > regards, > will > (skorasaurus) > > ___ > Talk-us mailing list > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > -- martijn van exel http://oegeo.wordpress.com ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] [OPC2012] Operation Cowboy - Mission statement
Instead of writing things multiple times in multiple places on the wiki (with some pages up to date, others not) I just linked to the TIGER Fixup page on the OPC wiki page. The TIGER fixup page was relatively outdated, imho, but I began to address some of the suggestions (For OPC) that have been expressed in this discussion. regards, will (skorasaurus) ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] SOTM-US 2013
Good point. We will make sure that we know sooner rather than later when SOTM int'l will likely be held so we can plan accordingly. On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 11:34 AM, Katie Filbert wrote: > On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 7:22 PM, Martijn van Exel wrote: >> >> We are likely going to have to expedite the venue / city selection >> process if we want to make the conference happen in Q2 of next year, > > > Keep in mind that SOTM has traditionally been held in early or mid-July. > > The reason for it being September this year and last is to coincide with > FOSS4G in Denver and the one that ended up not happening this year in > Beijing. No idea if the September scheduling will continue, it will go back > to being in July or something else. > > But it means June might not be the best time for SOTM US, if SOTM is in > July. > > Cheers, > Katie > >> >> so I would suggest to anyone who has a proposal for a location for >> SOTM US 2013 to be prepared to move quickly and proactively so we can >> determine viability very soon (I would say no later than end of >> November, haven't yet coordinated a firm date though). So please get >> in touch with Alex, Bonnie or me (through this list is fine if you >> prefer) with your ideas for city, venue and local organizing team. Use >> the 2012 bid criteria >> >> http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/State_Of_The_Map_U.S._2012/BIDS/CRITERIA >> as a guideline, but as we will have to move fast, it's really >> important that we can hit the ground running with local organization. >> >> Note that this is going to be the exception rather than the rule. We >> are aiming to have a full-length bidding process next year again, and >> the years after. The rush is only because we want to align better with >> SOTM international. >> >> Martijn >> >> On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Steven Johnson >> wrote: >> > For those interested in putting together a bid, you may want to review >> > the >> > bid criteria and some of the past bids to get a sense of content and >> > level >> > of detail. The ones for 2012 are here: >> > http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/State_Of_The_Map_U.S._2012/BIDS >> > >> > >> > -- SEJ >> > -- twitter: @geomantic >> > -- skype: sejohnson8 >> > >> > "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." >> > -- >> > Einstein >> > >> > >> > >> > On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 8:16 PM, Paul Johnson >> > wrote: >> >> >> >> I'm going to go ahead and get it started by nominating beautiful Tulsa, >> >> Oklahoma for SOTM 2013. >> >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Alex Barth wrote: >> >>> >> >>> Hey Kate - >> >>> >> >>> Good question. Given the fact that we're shooting for an early SOTM >> >>> next >> >>> year, we're really strapped of time for a formal bid process. I know >> >>> this is >> >>> not ideal but I think the ability to move SOTM-US to a better date in >> >>> regards to the international conference is worth it. If you were >> >>> plannning >> >>> on bidding or if you know of anyone bidding I would suggest to make it >> >>> known >> >>> here or just get in touch with bon...@mapbox.com. We should absolutely >> >>> open >> >>> a formal bidding process at the SOTM-US 2013 conference for 2014. >> >>> >> >>> On Nov 6, 2012, at 6:46 PM, Kate Chapman wrote: >> >>> >> >>> > Hi Alex, >> >>> > >> >>> > Is there going to be a bid process as with previous years? >> >>> > >> >>> > Thanks! >> >>> > >> >>> > -Kate >> >>> > >> >>> > On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:32 AM, Alex Barth wrote: >> >>> >> >> >>> >> OpenStreetMap US is kicking off planning for State of the Map 2013. >> >>> >> With an international conference likely taking place in the fall of >> >>> >> 2013 (no >> >>> >> confirmation from official places, this is an educated guess at >> >>> >> this point), >> >>> >> we are shooting for a first half of the year date - thinking around >> >>> >> April, >> >>> >> May or June. Not being too close to important international OSM >> >>> >> dates will >> >>> >> allow us to continue to build out the international appeal of the >> >>> >> US SOTM. >> >>> >> >> >>> >> Bonnie Bogle, who did much of the organizing at this year's SOTM in >> >>> >> Portland, is starting right now with researching viable locations >> >>> >> and dates. >> >>> >> We are looking for places that will allow for an affordable >> >>> >> conference at a >> >>> >> great location and date. >> >>> >> >> >>> >> If you'd like to help organize, I invite you to join the planning >> >>> >> committee, please let it be known here on this thread or shoot >> >>> >> Bonnie an >> >>> >> email at bon...@mapbox.com. >> >>> >> >> >>> >> Alex Barth (Secretary OpenStreetMap US) >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> >> >>> >> ___ >> >>> >> Talk-us mailing list >> >>> >> Talk-us@openstreetmap.org >> >>> >> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us >> >>> >> >>> Alex Barth >> >>> http://twitter.com/lxbarth >> >>> tel (+1) 202 250 3633 >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>>
Re: [Talk-us] SOTM-US 2013
On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 7:22 PM, Martijn van Exel wrote: > We are likely going to have to expedite the venue / city selection > process if we want to make the conference happen in Q2 of next year, > Keep in mind that SOTM has traditionally been held in early or mid-July. The reason for it being September this year and last is to coincide with FOSS4G in Denver and the one that ended up not happening this year in Beijing. No idea if the September scheduling will continue, it will go back to being in July or something else. But it means June might not be the best time for SOTM US, if SOTM is in July. Cheers, Katie > so I would suggest to anyone who has a proposal for a location for > SOTM US 2013 to be prepared to move quickly and proactively so we can > determine viability very soon (I would say no later than end of > November, haven't yet coordinated a firm date though). So please get > in touch with Alex, Bonnie or me (through this list is fine if you > prefer) with your ideas for city, venue and local organizing team. Use > the 2012 bid criteria > http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/State_Of_The_Map_U.S._2012/BIDS/CRITERIA > as a guideline, but as we will have to move fast, it's really > important that we can hit the ground running with local organization. > > Note that this is going to be the exception rather than the rule. We > are aiming to have a full-length bidding process next year again, and > the years after. The rush is only because we want to align better with > SOTM international. > > Martijn > > On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Steven Johnson > wrote: > > For those interested in putting together a bid, you may want to review > the > > bid criteria and some of the past bids to get a sense of content and > level > > of detail. The ones for 2012 are here: > > http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/State_Of_The_Map_U.S._2012/BIDS > > > > > > -- SEJ > > -- twitter: @geomantic > > -- skype: sejohnson8 > > > > "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." > -- > > Einstein > > > > > > > > On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 8:16 PM, Paul Johnson > wrote: > >> > >> I'm going to go ahead and get it started by nominating beautiful Tulsa, > >> Oklahoma for SOTM 2013. > >> > >> > >> On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Alex Barth wrote: > >>> > >>> Hey Kate - > >>> > >>> Good question. Given the fact that we're shooting for an early SOTM > next > >>> year, we're really strapped of time for a formal bid process. I know > this is > >>> not ideal but I think the ability to move SOTM-US to a better date in > >>> regards to the international conference is worth it. If you were > plannning > >>> on bidding or if you know of anyone bidding I would suggest to make it > known > >>> here or just get in touch with bon...@mapbox.com. We should > absolutely open > >>> a formal bidding process at the SOTM-US 2013 conference for 2014. > >>> > >>> On Nov 6, 2012, at 6:46 PM, Kate Chapman wrote: > >>> > >>> > Hi Alex, > >>> > > >>> > Is there going to be a bid process as with previous years? > >>> > > >>> > Thanks! > >>> > > >>> > -Kate > >>> > > >>> > On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:32 AM, Alex Barth wrote: > >>> >> > >>> >> OpenStreetMap US is kicking off planning for State of the Map 2013. > >>> >> With an international conference likely taking place in the fall of > 2013 (no > >>> >> confirmation from official places, this is an educated guess at > this point), > >>> >> we are shooting for a first half of the year date - thinking around > April, > >>> >> May or June. Not being too close to important international OSM > dates will > >>> >> allow us to continue to build out the international appeal of the > US SOTM. > >>> >> > >>> >> Bonnie Bogle, who did much of the organizing at this year's SOTM in > >>> >> Portland, is starting right now with researching viable locations > and dates. > >>> >> We are looking for places that will allow for an affordable > conference at a > >>> >> great location and date. > >>> >> > >>> >> If you'd like to help organize, I invite you to join the planning > >>> >> committee, please let it be known here on this thread or shoot > Bonnie an > >>> >> email at bon...@mapbox.com. > >>> >> > >>> >> Alex Barth (Secretary OpenStreetMap US) > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> ___ > >>> >> Talk-us mailing list > >>> >> Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > >>> >> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > >>> > >>> Alex Barth > >>> http://twitter.com/lxbarth > >>> tel (+1) 202 250 3633 > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> ___ > >>> Talk-us mailing list > >>> Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > >>> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > >> > >> > >> > >> ___ > >> Talk-us mailing list > >> Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > >> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > >> > > > > > > ___ > > Talk-us mailing lis
Re: [Talk-us] [OPC2012] Operation Cowboy - Mission statement
Hi, I think it would be good if we can put together a (wiki) page with resources for armchair TIGER mappers. Take a TIGER ghost town (I will commit to making a list of those) like this one here: http://www.openstreetmap.org/?lat=39.52791&lon=-111.58147&zoom=16&layers=M and think: what could anyone do to improve the situation here? * Straightening roads * Adding traffic signals if there are any [1] * Positioning GNIS imported POIs * Adding building outlines for important buildings (most every town has a school, a church or two) * Look around the town for weird TIGER ways that don't align with satellite imagery (usually tracks / unpaved) - reclass and align There has to be more. Suggestions? Who can put this together and link to it from the Operation Cowboy page? [2] [1] http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/MapRoulette/Challenges#Detecting_traffic_signals_on_major_intersections [2] http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Operation_cowboy On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 10:19 AM, Alex Barth wrote: > Tiger cleanup is huge in my mind, road alignment is something that can be > nicely fixed w/ Satellite imagery. > > I'm sure you've seen Martijn's writeup: > > http://oegeo.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/binders-full-of-tiger-deserts/ > > And some links that have been thrown out in the comment thread to that > article: > > http://ksmapper.blogspot.ca/2010/12/updated-tiger-map.html > > http://www.itoworld.com/map/162# > > > On Nov 6, 2012, at 4:59 AM, Matthias Meißer wrote: > >> Hi, >> as I don't read any discussions about where and what to map, I would like to >> bring up this essential question again. >> >> Just a few possible ideas (that can be also mixed): >> - adding new details (as buildings, landuse, ...) >> - fixing TIGER (alignment, classification, ...) >> - focus on the coast areas only (big cities) >> - focus on the countryside (where no one has been before) >> - focus on n states (and making there a huge step) >> - ... >> >> cya, >> Matthias >> >> ___ >> Talk-us mailing list >> Talk-us@openstreetmap.org >> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > > Alex Barth > http://twitter.com/lxbarth > tel (+1) 202 250 3633 > > > > > > ___ > Talk-us mailing list > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us -- martijn van exel http://oegeo.wordpress.com ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] SOTM-US 2013
We are likely going to have to expedite the venue / city selection process if we want to make the conference happen in Q2 of next year, so I would suggest to anyone who has a proposal for a location for SOTM US 2013 to be prepared to move quickly and proactively so we can determine viability very soon (I would say no later than end of November, haven't yet coordinated a firm date though). So please get in touch with Alex, Bonnie or me (through this list is fine if you prefer) with your ideas for city, venue and local organizing team. Use the 2012 bid criteria http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/State_Of_The_Map_U.S._2012/BIDS/CRITERIA as a guideline, but as we will have to move fast, it's really important that we can hit the ground running with local organization. Note that this is going to be the exception rather than the rule. We are aiming to have a full-length bidding process next year again, and the years after. The rush is only because we want to align better with SOTM international. Martijn On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Steven Johnson wrote: > For those interested in putting together a bid, you may want to review the > bid criteria and some of the past bids to get a sense of content and level > of detail. The ones for 2012 are here: > http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/State_Of_The_Map_U.S._2012/BIDS > > > -- SEJ > -- twitter: @geomantic > -- skype: sejohnson8 > > "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." -- > Einstein > > > > On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 8:16 PM, Paul Johnson wrote: >> >> I'm going to go ahead and get it started by nominating beautiful Tulsa, >> Oklahoma for SOTM 2013. >> >> >> On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Alex Barth wrote: >>> >>> Hey Kate - >>> >>> Good question. Given the fact that we're shooting for an early SOTM next >>> year, we're really strapped of time for a formal bid process. I know this is >>> not ideal but I think the ability to move SOTM-US to a better date in >>> regards to the international conference is worth it. If you were plannning >>> on bidding or if you know of anyone bidding I would suggest to make it known >>> here or just get in touch with bon...@mapbox.com. We should absolutely open >>> a formal bidding process at the SOTM-US 2013 conference for 2014. >>> >>> On Nov 6, 2012, at 6:46 PM, Kate Chapman wrote: >>> >>> > Hi Alex, >>> > >>> > Is there going to be a bid process as with previous years? >>> > >>> > Thanks! >>> > >>> > -Kate >>> > >>> > On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:32 AM, Alex Barth wrote: >>> >> >>> >> OpenStreetMap US is kicking off planning for State of the Map 2013. >>> >> With an international conference likely taking place in the fall of 2013 >>> >> (no >>> >> confirmation from official places, this is an educated guess at this >>> >> point), >>> >> we are shooting for a first half of the year date - thinking around >>> >> April, >>> >> May or June. Not being too close to important international OSM dates >>> >> will >>> >> allow us to continue to build out the international appeal of the US >>> >> SOTM. >>> >> >>> >> Bonnie Bogle, who did much of the organizing at this year's SOTM in >>> >> Portland, is starting right now with researching viable locations and >>> >> dates. >>> >> We are looking for places that will allow for an affordable conference >>> >> at a >>> >> great location and date. >>> >> >>> >> If you'd like to help organize, I invite you to join the planning >>> >> committee, please let it be known here on this thread or shoot Bonnie an >>> >> email at bon...@mapbox.com. >>> >> >>> >> Alex Barth (Secretary OpenStreetMap US) >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> ___ >>> >> Talk-us mailing list >>> >> Talk-us@openstreetmap.org >>> >> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us >>> >>> Alex Barth >>> http://twitter.com/lxbarth >>> tel (+1) 202 250 3633 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> Talk-us mailing list >>> Talk-us@openstreetmap.org >>> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us >> >> >> >> ___ >> Talk-us mailing list >> Talk-us@openstreetmap.org >> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us >> > > > ___ > Talk-us mailing list > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > -- martijn van exel http://oegeo.wordpress.com ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] SOTM-US 2013
For those interested in putting together a bid, you may want to review the bid criteria and some of the past bids to get a sense of content and level of detail. The ones for 2012 are here: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/State_Of_The_Map_U.S._2012/BIDS -- SEJ -- twitter: @geomantic -- skype: sejohnson8 "Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen." -- Einstein On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 8:16 PM, Paul Johnson wrote: > I'm going to go ahead and get it started by nominating beautiful Tulsa, > Oklahoma for SOTM 2013. > > > On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Alex Barth wrote: > >> Hey Kate - >> >> Good question. Given the fact that we're shooting for an early SOTM next >> year, we're really strapped of time for a formal bid process. I know this >> is not ideal but I think the ability to move SOTM-US to a better date in >> regards to the international conference is worth it. If you were plannning >> on bidding or if you know of anyone bidding I would suggest to make it >> known here or just get in touch with bon...@mapbox.com. We should >> absolutely open a formal bidding process at the SOTM-US 2013 conference for >> 2014. >> >> On Nov 6, 2012, at 6:46 PM, Kate Chapman wrote: >> >> > Hi Alex, >> > >> > Is there going to be a bid process as with previous years? >> > >> > Thanks! >> > >> > -Kate >> > >> > On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:32 AM, Alex Barth wrote: >> >> >> >> OpenStreetMap US is kicking off planning for State of the Map 2013. >> With an international conference likely taking place in the fall of 2013 >> (no confirmation from official places, this is an educated guess at this >> point), we are shooting for a first half of the year date - thinking around >> April, May or June. Not being too close to important international OSM >> dates will allow us to continue to build out the international appeal of >> the US SOTM. >> >> >> >> Bonnie Bogle, who did much of the organizing at this year's SOTM in >> Portland, is starting right now with researching viable locations and >> dates. We are looking for places that will allow for an affordable >> conference at a great location and date. >> >> >> >> If you'd like to help organize, I invite you to join the planning >> committee, please let it be known here on this thread or shoot Bonnie an >> email at bon...@mapbox.com. >> >> >> >> Alex Barth (Secretary OpenStreetMap US) >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> >> Talk-us mailing list >> >> Talk-us@openstreetmap.org >> >> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us >> >> Alex Barth >> http://twitter.com/lxbarth >> tel (+1) 202 250 3633 >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> Talk-us mailing list >> Talk-us@openstreetmap.org >> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us >> > > > ___ > Talk-us mailing list > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > > ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
Re: [Talk-us] SOTM-US 2013
Can I nominate Austin for 2013? On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 7:16 PM, Paul Johnson wrote: > I'm going to go ahead and get it started by nominating beautiful Tulsa, > Oklahoma for SOTM 2013. > > > On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Alex Barth wrote: > >> Hey Kate - >> >> Good question. Given the fact that we're shooting for an early SOTM next >> year, we're really strapped of time for a formal bid process. I know this >> is not ideal but I think the ability to move SOTM-US to a better date in >> regards to the international conference is worth it. If you were plannning >> on bidding or if you know of anyone bidding I would suggest to make it >> known here or just get in touch with bon...@mapbox.com. We should >> absolutely open a formal bidding process at the SOTM-US 2013 conference for >> 2014. >> >> On Nov 6, 2012, at 6:46 PM, Kate Chapman wrote: >> >> > Hi Alex, >> > >> > Is there going to be a bid process as with previous years? >> > >> > Thanks! >> > >> > -Kate >> > >> > On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:32 AM, Alex Barth wrote: >> >> >> >> OpenStreetMap US is kicking off planning for State of the Map 2013. >> With an international conference likely taking place in the fall of 2013 >> (no confirmation from official places, this is an educated guess at this >> point), we are shooting for a first half of the year date - thinking around >> April, May or June. Not being too close to important international OSM >> dates will allow us to continue to build out the international appeal of >> the US SOTM. >> >> >> >> Bonnie Bogle, who did much of the organizing at this year's SOTM in >> Portland, is starting right now with researching viable locations and >> dates. We are looking for places that will allow for an affordable >> conference at a great location and date. >> >> >> >> If you'd like to help organize, I invite you to join the planning >> committee, please let it be known here on this thread or shoot Bonnie an >> email at bon...@mapbox.com. >> >> >> >> Alex Barth (Secretary OpenStreetMap US) >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> >> Talk-us mailing list >> >> Talk-us@openstreetmap.org >> >> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us >> >> Alex Barth >> http://twitter.com/lxbarth >> tel (+1) 202 250 3633 >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> Talk-us mailing list >> Talk-us@openstreetmap.org >> http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us >> > > > ___ > Talk-us mailing list > Talk-us@openstreetmap.org > http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us > > -- Clay Smalley University of Texas at Austin, Class of 2015 ___ Talk-us mailing list Talk-us@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-us
