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/> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Discuss mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> > > _______________________________________________ > Discuss mailing list > [email protected] > https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >
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