Event 38 in Akron does stuff like that.
http://www.event38.com/

Michael What mapping app software do you recommend?


On Sat, Jan 25, 2014 at 9:01 AM, Michael Griesacker
<[email protected]>wrote:

> Thanks G, interesting
> On Jan 23, 2014 4:44 PM, "gs volt" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> omgitsmaptime.com has launched online to teach interested readers how to
>> get familiar with online mapping.
>>
>> I hear its a crucial civic hacking skillset to have.
>>
>> Here's an intro about them:
>>
>> Maptime is, rather literally, time for mapmaking. Our mission is to open
>> the doors of cartographic possibility to anyone interested by creating a
>> time and space for collaborative learning, exploration, and map creation
>> using mapping tools and technologies.
>>
>> This open learning environment for all levels and degrees of knowledge
>> offers intentional support for the beginner. Maptime is simultaneously
>> flexible and structured, creating space for workshops, ongoing projects
>> with a shared goal, and independent/collaborative work time. One of these
>> projects is the the ABC’s of 
>> Cartography<https://github.com/maptime/abcs-of-cartography/wiki>
>> .
>>
>> Maptime was started as an idea at the 2013 State of the Map 
>> US<http://stateofthemap.us/> conference,
>> where some of the organizers – Beth and Camille – realized that they wanted
>> to become better mapmakers, but were frustrated with the lack resources for
>> learning how to make them. At the same time, discussions were 
>> emerging<https://lists.openstreetmap.org/pipermail/diversity-talk/> about
>> creating diversity in the Open Street Map community. Maptime is an answer
>> to both calls— how to learn, and how to engage a diverse group of people.
>>
>> Inspiration for Maptime comes from both hack nights and knitting circles.
>> Both are models of spaces for people to create and learn together. Our goal
>> is to provide this space with an open heart and without pretension. You can
>> bring your own projects to work on, or just hang out and socialize or ask
>> questions. Some people are experts, and some people are just getting
>> started, but all of us are learning, so why not do it together?
>>
>> That’s our story. Come be a part of it.  Maps for all forever!
>>
>> If its something you've always been curious about, get involved
>> electronically and make cool stuff.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> --
>> G | Gaurav Narain Saxena | (330) 283 - 4972
>>
>> I am a Board Member at SYN/HAK <http://www.synhak.org>: The Akron
>> Hackerspace located at 48 S Summit St Akron Ohio 
>> 44308<https://maps.google.com/maps?q=48+S+Summit+St+Akron+Ohio+44308>
>>
>> I am providing technical consulting services to 
>> Sherwin-Williams<http://www.sherwin-williams.com/>on behalf of Bennett
>> Adelson <http://www.bennettadelson.com/> (Microsoft Solution Center)
>> located at 6050 Oak Tree Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 
>> 44131<https://maps.google.com/maps?q=6050+Oak+Tree+Blvd,+Cleveland,+Ohio+44131>
>> I have also been providing solutions to non-trivial problems other
>> businesses may have through my company Whiskey Bits LLC located in Portage
>> Lakes, Ohio
>> Learn more about things I have created by reading my About 
>> page<http://gsvolt.wordpress.com/about-2/>on my
>> blog <http://gsvolt.wordpress.com/>
>>
>>
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