Oakland Mapping Party June 2009

A mapping party in Oakland, California

Contents 1 What are Mapping Parties? 2 Event Details 3 Venue 4 Mapping Objectives 5 Mapping Party Suggestions

What are Mapping Parties?

Mapping parties are events where anyone can come and participate in the OpenStreetMap project. OpenStretMap is a free, open source map that can be contributed, edited and used by anyone anywhere. Mapping parties are social events where experienced and new mappers can meet to share and learn more about the project. The events are held in a public place, and allow time for discussion, mapping and editing. The event is open to all.

It's fun. It's free. You can help.

More about Mapping parties

Event Details

• When: Saturday June 27th and Sunday June 28th, 12:30pm-5:30pm
• Where: Rock, Paper, Scissors Art Collective, 2278 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
• Website: http://rpscollective.com/
• Contact: User:Sarah M Email: Sarah@cloudmade.com cell number: 631-338-3815
• Event schedule:

Saturday and Sunday: 12:30pm - 5:30pm

12:30pm - 1:30pm Introduction to OpenStreetMap

1:30pm - 3:30pm: Mapping time (walking/biking/driving)

3:30pm - 5:30pm: Upload and Edit Map Data

• If you own a GPS or laptop computer, please bring it along. If not, we will have GPS units to loan.

• Weather: This event is rain or shine.
• RSVP: please let us know that you will join us by contacting Sarah or RSVP here

Venue

• Where: Rock, Paper, Scissors Art Collective, 2278 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
• Website: http://rpscollective.com/

Transportation:

• 10 min walk from 19th St Oakland BART

Mapping Objectives

To add more points-of-interest to the Oakland map as well as tackle areas that still need mapping.

Mapping Party Suggestions

Please feel free to suggest locations and goals for this mapping event as well as future events.