Both mountain guides and rural firefighters need to know their territory. For Rob Savoye, combining those two things – plus a love of mapping and expert free… Read more “Facing the continuous fire season – let’s get mapping in the United States”
Category: tools
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”
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”
How to create a resiliency map with QGis
As part of the project we’re trying out different ways to visualize OpenStreetMap features to create custom maps. So far we’ve tried uMap and Mapbox. This tutorial… Read more “How to create a resiliency map with QGis”
Making custom OpenStreetMaps with Mapbox Studio
OpenStreetMap’s mission is to make one free, public map of the world, so it doesn’t offer much in the way of creating custom maps with OSM data.… Read more “Making custom OpenStreetMaps with Mapbox Studio”
Using uMap to take a closer look at San Francisco’s risky skyscrapers
Update: The NYT may have undercounted the buildings, there are 48 not 39. More on that here. I’ve been looking for ways to use OpenStreetMap to make… Read more “Using uMap to take a closer look at San Francisco’s risky skyscrapers”
Tutorial: Using Go Map!! to edit OpenStreetMap
We’re in the process of looking at different ways for people to contribute to Resiliency Maps. Here’s a quick tutorial for the Go Map!! iPhone / iPad… Read more “Tutorial: Using Go Map!! to edit OpenStreetMap”
Making digital maps with pen and paper: Meet Field Papers
We’ve been testing out different apps to use for the Resiliency Maps project, but Field Papers is a different kind of tool that will definitely be in the mix.… Read more “Making digital maps with pen and paper: Meet Field Papers”
Getting started with OpenStreetMap: Your first edit
If you want to contribute to Resiliency Maps but aren’t familiar with OpenStreetMap (OSM), we’ve got you covered. There are two quick ways to get started with… Read more “Getting started with OpenStreetMap: Your first edit”