Ideally, a local mapper/group would be one that contributed data to an open digital map that can be verified and used to solve a problem (e.g., food security, fresh water, climate change, etc.). The local mapping group should be able to contribute data via satellite imagery, open data, and/or a physical location. The challenge is how to cultivate and maintain local mapper groups based on volunteer work.
Jonathan Brown From: John Whelan Sent: Friday, March 15, 2019 10:01 AM To: Jonathan Brown Cc: talk-ca@openstreetmap.org Subject: Re: [Talk-ca] Local groups as part of import plan The problem is defining and contacting a local group. Once defined then they can make the decision. I've seen as few as two people make a local group decision on an import before now although normally it is done over coffee. Also we get into who is a local mapper. Many people have an interest in seeing the data imported but I'm under the impression only those with a OpenStreetMap userid who have contributed count. Would anyone care to define a local mapper or group? Thanks John Jonathan Brown wrote on 2019-03-15 9:46 AM: Could we get Stats Can to support a few local groups who want to use a common framework for a collaborative research project that addresses a sustainable development goal outcome (e.g., the OSM fresh security challenge https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Food_security and https://www.usda.gov/topics/food-and-nutrition/food-security) ? Jonathan _______________________________________________ Talk-ca mailing list Talk-ca@openstreetmap.org https://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-ca -- Sent from Postbox
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