SAN DIEGO, CA — Here are some quick takeaways after two days racing around a shoreline conference center in this sunny city at my first FOSS4G-NA. So… Read more “Three takeaways from Free and Open Source Software For Geospatial North America 2019”
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How to run an OpenStreetMap mapathon using Field Papers
This guide digs into the details of running a two-hour mapathon. It draws on the experience of Resiliency Map’s first training with about 20 participants from San… Read more “How to run an OpenStreetMap mapathon using Field Papers”
Tips for running an OpenStreetMap + Mapillary mapathon
Here’s a quick recap of a recent Resiliency Maps mapathon using OpenStreetMap and Mapillary. The idea was to get a bunch of people working together to map… Read more “Tips for running an OpenStreetMap + Mapillary mapathon”
Arrivederci, Roma: Thoughts on the Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction
Of the many lessons learned from living in Italy, probably most important one was about persistence. Keep phoning that client for those late payments. Keep your elbows… Read more “Arrivederci, Roma: Thoughts on the Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction”
How this open-source mapping project aims to boost resiliency for Europe’s architectural treasures
ROME — After four earthquakes shook regions of Central Italy already struggling to recover from previous temblors, a project hatched on a European-wide scale to protect heritage… Read more “How this open-source mapping project aims to boost resiliency for Europe’s architectural treasures”
Resiliency lessons from Venice: Three priorities for every community
ROME — Pierpaolo Campostrini waded through St. Mark’s Basilica, his tears joining the rising waters of the flood. Although the Venice native had seen plenty acqua alta,… Read more “Resiliency lessons from Venice: Three priorities for every community”
What the Squirrel Census shows us about participatory mapping
Some great ideas are born in garages. The squirrel census launched over a ping pong table. Jamie Allen and Nat Slaughter were trading lobs at a sandwich… Read more “What the Squirrel Census shows us about participatory mapping”
Quick resources for getting started with resiliency prep
Thanks again to the awesome folks at Code for America San Jose’ who invited us down to share the Resiliency Maps project. One of the questions we got:… Read more “Quick resources for getting started with resiliency prep”
Lessons learned about crisis maps from “We Fed an Island”
Just before he got thrown out by four armed guards, José Andrés knelt down on the floor of the San Juan Arena with his maps, trying to… Read more “Lessons learned about crisis maps from “We Fed an Island””
Landslides, motorcycles and permits: Resiliency mapping in Indonesia
Every resiliency map tells a different story about its community. In Indonesia, it’s a tale of paperwork, two-wheeled mappers and which mosques are pinpointed as viable shelters.… Read more “Landslides, motorcycles and permits: Resiliency mapping in Indonesia”