Einleitung

5 Jahre - und ein paar Tage, habe selber viel zu tun momentan - sind es schon her, seit dem ich mir ein Account auf OpenStreetMap angelegt habe. Für mich fühlt es sich eher wie 20 Jahre an, weil sich so viel verändert hat, sowohl bei mir, als auch in der Welt um mich herum. Ich weiß aber noch, warum ich damit angefangen habe und wo ich stand zu dem Zeitpunkt.

Hintergrund

In dieser Zeit finge ich ernsthaft an, mich mehr und mehr für Datenschutz zu interessieren. Davor hatte ich dieselben Medien benutzt, die die meisten benutzen würden - ein stinknormales Android mit Google-Account und WhatsApp, für E-Mails vertraute ich GMX und die sozialen Netzwerke meiner Wahl waren YouTube und Twitter (letzteres heißt mittlerweile X, da E. Musk diesen Buchstaben so sehr liebt wie er selbst). Über den Kuketz-Blog bin ich erstmals auf OpenStreetMap gestoßen. Die Datengrundlage in meinem Wohnort war aber recht alt zu dem Zeitpunkt und nach einiger Wartezeit kam ich zum Entschluss, selber anzupacken, da sich die Lage nicht verbessert hatte.
In dieser Zeit hat sich viel bewegt - sowohl in der OSM-Community als auch außerhalb. Ich habe aber aus persönlichen und gesundheitlichen Gründen kaum mit der Community interagiert, sondern eher meine eigenen Sachen gemacht. Jedoch haben wir uns dennoch ohne große Kommunikation gegenseitig geholfen.
Die meisten Edits waren eher kleiner und spontaner Natur, aber ich hatte auch einzelne größere Projekte durchgeführt:

Größere Projekte

Bus-Projekt LNG Fulda

Ende 2019 wurde das Liniennetz von den Behörden neu gestaltet, was ich als Gelegenheit nutzte, die alten Routen und Relationen auf Stand zu bringen und in das neue Public Transport Schema zu übertragen. Teilweise was das sehr aufwändig, besonders bei langen Überlandlinien mit seinen zahllosen Varianten für den Schulverkehr. Da ich kein Auto habe, sondern “nur” ein Fahrrad ohne E-Motor, dauerten die Erkundungstouren teilweise von früh morgens bis in die Nacht hinein. Entsprechend habe ich viele Kilometer zurückgelegt - der Rekord liegt bei 120 km. Leider kam ich bis heute nicht dazu, das Hünfelder Land zu erkunden.

Dorferneuerung Großenlüder-Bimbach

Einige Zeit lang wohnte ich dort und bemerkte, wie auf dem Land üblich, das die Daten spärlich und teilweise veraltet waren. Mithilfe der Hintergrundbilder Hessen DOP20 und Hessen ALKIS habe ich das gesamte Dorf, Straße für Straße, Haus für Haus, überarbeitet. Möglicherweise war ich etwas zu eifrig, doch konnte ich auch gut lernen, wie die heutigen Pendlerdörfer strukturiert sind. Nach meinem Umzug wurde das Schema fürs Straßenparken überarbeitet, wodurch diese Daten veraltet sind. Ich hoffe, jemand Ortskundiges kann da mal nachschauen.

Grenzdaten Stadt Fulda

2021 habe ich das Amt gefragt, ob die die Grenzen der Stadt Fulda und seiner Stadtteile kennen und dem OSM-Projekt übergeben würden. Für mich persönlich diente es in erster Linie der korrekten Bestimmung es ref_name-Tags bei Haltestellenbereichen, aber sicherlich gibt es noch viele andere Zwecke. Dem wurde glücklicherweise zugestimmt und ich konnte auch die einzelnen place-Tags nach Lage, Struktur, Größe usw. besser bestimmen.

Zukunft

Was ich in Zukunft vor habe, sobald ich wieder mehr Zeit habe, ist, die GTFS-Daten der RhönEnergie im Rahmen des Bus-Projekts zu übertragen. Leider weiß ich nicht, wie man das anstellt. Vielleicht frage ich die Community im Forum nach oder schaue, ob jemand das bereits gelöst hat. Außerdem will ich die einzelnen Haltestellen abfahren und vervollständigen.
Eventuell interagiere ich auch etwas mehr mit der Community, wer weiß schon. Bis dahin kartiere ich fleißig weiter und verbessere die Karte Stück für Stück.

Grüße, greenie11

Greetings, fellow mappers! I am thrilled to share my journey as an Open Mapping Guru Validation Fellow. This fellowship, organized by the Open Mapping Hub Asia-Pacific, has been an enriching experience filled with learning, collaboration, and significant contributions to the OpenStreetMap (OSM) community.

My OSM Journey From Beginner to Advanced Mapper

My journey with OpenStreetMap began back in December 2021 during a training organized by the Geomatics Engineering Students’ Association of Nepal (GESAN). The collaborative spirit of OSM and its mission to create free, up-to-date maps for everyone instantly captivated me. Unlike other mapping services, OSM is a community-driven platform that offers unrestricted use, much like Wikipedia. Till then, I’ve started mapping my way around different parts of Nepal and have since expanded my efforts to encompass the global landscape. Over time, I became an active mapper, regularly contributing to the platform. The more I mapped, the more I realized the importance of accurate and up-to-date data, which led me to the Open Mapping Guru Fellowship. Last December, I learned about the Open Mapping Hub AP’s OMGuru Fellowship from a fellow colleague and luckly I got selected for the Validation track. It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I am thrilled to have made a significant and tangible impact on the broader OSM community.

Becoming a Validation Fellow

In early 2024, I enrolled in the Guru Program of the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) and learned about the OM Guru Fellowship. Intrigued by the Validation track, I applied and was fortunate to be selected. The Validation track focuses on ensuring the accuracy and reliability of map data, which is crucial for disaster response, humanitarian efforts, and other vital uses. The sense of purpose that comes from knowing my work helps create dependable maps for these causes has been deeply fulfilling.

Fellowship Experience

The OM Guru Fellowship was a transformative journey. I learned to use powerful validation tools such as OSMCha, Osmose, OSM Inspector and MapRoulette. These tools helped me conduct thorough quality checks and address errors precisely. Each task presented new challenges, keeping me engaged and continuously improving my skills as a validator. One of the most rewarding aspects of the fellowship was the collaborative environment. Working alongside other passionate mappers and validators from around the world was inspiring. The guidance and support from mentors like Mikko, Dinar, and Honey were invaluable, helping me navigate challenges and grow as a mapper.

Learnings and Achievements

The fellowship reinforced the power of collaboration in open mapping. Every validation task and discussion highlighted the collective effort needed to create high-quality maps. It’s humbling to be part of a global network of dedicated individuals working towards the same goal—an accurate and accessible map for everyone. My most significant achievement during the fellowship was improving the reliability and trustworthiness of OpenStreetMap. Every error I corrected and every validated data point contributes to making OSM a valuable tool for communities in need. This journey has taught me the importance of attention to detail, patience, and continuous learning.

Impact and Future Directions

The fellowship has had a profound impact on my perspective on open mapping. The skills I gained in problem-solving and critical thinking will be invaluable as I continue my mapping journey. Moreover, the fellowship opened doors to future collaborations with OSM communities worldwide. The connections I made and the knowledge I gained will help foster a more inclusive and comprehensive mapping community.

Lastly, this Fellowship has been an incredible experience, and I am deeply grateful to the Open Mapping Hub Asia-Pacific team for this opportunity. As I continue my journey with OSM, I am committed to using my validation skills to support communities and contribute to a more resilient future for all. This is just the beginning of my story with OpenStreetMap. Happy mapping!

Tags: #OpenMapping #ValidationFellow #HumanitarianMapping #OSM #OpenMappingGuruFellowship #OpenStreetMap #HOT #OMHAP #OMGuru #OSMNepal #GESAN #YouthMappers

Today I mapped two villages and their surroundings because the villages were small and partially mapped. The villages mapped today were Frashër and Jaran, one in south Albania and one in North Albania.

“#100villagesin100days #day 18”

The OSM community some time ago adopted the ODbL license, which (roughly speaking) has two major requirements for users of our data:

1. To contribute their own data back to OSM (the “share alike” clause)
2. To include attribution on products built from our data

It’s almost certain that most mappers — especially those contributing regularly — have encountered a map on the web or in printed form based on OSM data that violated the attribution requirement in some way. The attribution text might have been shuffled out of the way, credit for our work given to somebody else, or the attribution was absent completely. By my estimate, around 10% of websites that use OpenStreetMap tiles lack proper attribution. This is in addition to an unknown proportion of maps with similar problems published on physical media (especially info panels installed outdoors), or ones using custom tiles not made by OSM. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that proper attribution is missing on widely-used map products published by large companies with hundreds of thousands to millions of users.

The OSM project celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and one would expect that should be enough time to develop effective mechanisms for addressing license violations. This obviously is not the case. We as a community delegated the right to enforce the license to the OSM Foundation, but enforcement is something this institution has yet to demonstrate. All the OSMF has accomplished in this regard is to publish a “love letter” which individual volunteers are supposed to use, containing language that asks violators to fix the attribution problem. There is no follow-up procedure in place for situations when the violator fails to respond in the desired way. We also have no mechanism that actively looks for violations, relying instead on volunteers to report cases to one of a number of case-tracking lists that mappers created over time.

I speculate this state of affairs is the result of a desire typical for normal people to avoid confrontation, amplified by the volunteer context of the OSM project. We could have heeded these instincts and adopt a different license — one that would not necessitate enforcing, but we did not. We adapted this particular license for a reason, and the OSMF should therefore do everything it can to defend it.

I recently made a proposal* to the OSMF that would incentivize individuals to look for violators and actively work on cases. The proposal is based on the idea that resolving violations takes time, for which the individual “case workers” should be compensated if they so desire. I proposed the compensation to take the form of either own volunteer work of any kind or money. However, the proposal relies on the OSMF’s willingness to amend the Terms of Use in a way that would endorse the case workers’ claim for such a reward. More broadly, the proposal calls for the OSMF to step up to that exclusive right we delegated to them and defend the license in court if necessary.

I received some feedback about the proposal on the OSMF Licensing Working Group forum (not public) and also on the OSM-legal-talk mailing list, but I received no response from anybody in the OSMF. These conversations (or their absence) lead me to a conclusion that there is resistance from the OSMF to enforce the attribution clause of the license, regardless of the enforcement mechanism used (the one I proposed or others). I might be wrong in the conclusion, but OSMF can clarify their position. Failing to do so will confirm that my suspicion is correct.

Some will argue that the cases of violations are low in number and generally do not pose any harm to our efforts or the community. This opinion, however, is not only deeply unfair to the mappers for whom the attribution is about the only visible benefit they get, but also carries a moral risk — it broadcasts the notion that it’s not necessary to worry about the license much. Our whole licensing efforts and apparatus then start to look like a farce.

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• In fact I submitted two proposals. The first called for the use of the Rovas application, which among other benefits, allows payments for violations to be made with volunteer time. After some objections from the LWG group I submitted a 2nd proposal that avoids use of any 3rd party applications. If there is interest, I can write another post with comparison of the existing cases resolution mechanism to the proposed ones.

Today I mapped the village Shtëpëz in Gjirokaster. The location where the village is pointed is full of abandoned, ruined buildings. You can check here.

After mapping all the ruined buildings I moved downhill, closer to the river because it made sense that the village might have moved closer to the water source and indeed I found tens of houses scattered in the hill and closest to the river. I mapped this area, which seems to be the new location of the village.

“#100villagesin100days #day17”

We are a study group from the University of Brasília (UnB) conducting research on OpenStreetMap (OSM.org). Our goal is to improve OpenStreetMap by better understanding the profiles of its users. Through this research, we aim to gather valuable information that will allow us to identify the needs, preferences, and challenges faced by users when using OSM. Participating in the survey will take between 5 to 10 minutes. Your responses will be confidential and anonymous. Please answer all questions sincerely. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact us via email at gustavo.soares@aluno.unb.br. We count on your collaboration to improve this important collaborative mapping tool. Help us translate: https://kutt.it/translaterea

Survey on MS Forms

Survey Backup on Cryptpad

FAQ

Why are you using Microsoft Forms?

We have access to Office365 through an agreement between the university and Microsoft (I don’t really agree with this agreement), so for us, MS Forms was the best solution as it has no response limit and supports multiple translations. Why didn’t we use LimeSurvey? It’s paid. But if you’re not comfortable responding via MS Forms, we also published on Survey Backup on Cryptpad

Who are you?

We are an extension group at the University of Brasília (UnB). During university education in Brazil, we have the opportunity to develop projects that benefit the community. Currently, we consist of 2 students and two professors.

Is there an official project page?

No 😔 We are a small project. However, if it helps, I have published some diaries on OSM discussing ideas on how to improve OSM.org https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/PlayzinhoAgro/diary

How can I help?

You can help by sharing the survey! ;) Or help translate or review it into a language that is not yet available in the form. https://kutt.it/translaterea (Note: we use Google Sheets, if you want to help but don’t want to use Google Sheets, contact me on Telegram Gustavo22soares or email) We haven’t started any interface development yet; we plan to start thinking about it in the second half of 2024. If you want to help, you can contact me via email and tell me your skills and how you want to help gustavo.soares@aluno.unb.br.

How can I follow the project?

You can follow me on social media and on OSM Perfil OSM

Mastodon

Twitter (x)

Github

Do you intend to publish the results?

Yes, we plan to write an article with the results and publish the data on GitHub. We believe this data can help other researchers and the OSMF to improve OSM.

Why are you asking for my age?

The survey is answered anonymously, and if you prefer, it can be even more anonymous by responding via Cryptpad, so we can’t know your exact age! But we want to understand how each generation deals with OSM. In our round of conversations with Brazilian mappers, many started between 2007 and 2012. We can understand this as the growth and establishment of the internet.

How were the responses formulated?

We started with a round of conversations with active mappers in the Brazilian community, and from that, some questions arose that needed to be validated.

Why are you doing this project?

The main goal is to improve OSM.org, but it’s also an opportunity for us to learn and put our skills into practice.

OSM.org is not for the “end user,” so your research is useless!

We don’t think so! First, any improvement for the “end user” also impacts usability for mappers, and it’s also an opportunity for us as students of a public university to give back to the community the education we are receiving. As students, we have a unique opportunity for learning and personal development! I imagine many in the community feel grateful for finally being heard regarding the issues of OSM.org, and moreover, it’s an opportunity for the community to finally have a group of designers concerned about user experience, as not all FOSS projects have this same opportunity!

I have been deeply tempted to use this. There have been times when I didn’t even tag the disposal not because it slipped my mind, but because “pitlatrine” is wrong.

From the wiki for toilets:disposal=pitlatrine, “waste falls into a lined or unlined pit”. This is a lie. A pit is an unlined hole in the ground. A pit toilet uses an unlined hole in the ground. A lined hole in the ground is a vault and the difference is important to land managers and, I would argue, the end user.

As to land managers, one example would be the United States Forest Service. If an area has over a certain number of visitors a year, they try to supply a toilet facility. If that number is still few enough, a (unlined) pit toilet is sufficient. Over a certain amount, it needs to be a vault. This is due to the waste leaching into the surrounding soil with an unlined system. With sufficient volume, it’s more likely to cause contamination in the area.

When a pit toilet is full, the land manager digs a new hole, moves over whatever construction they’ve got in place to help you stay above ground while you make your deposit, and cover over the old hole. When a vault toilet is full, someone comes to pump that thing out and it stays just where it was before.

For the end user, well, the stories I could tell you about using a pit toilet. The floor of the one in Little Round Valley sagged as I stepped into it. Volunteers had just finished digging the hole and moving the little building over it at Santa Cruz Guard Station as I arrived. Practically smell free throughout the stay! Most of the rest of the backcountry pit toilets in the area don’t actually have full buildings, just 0-3 privacy walls around a topped hole. When not spacious by not having a complete set of walls, they tend to be exceedingly tight. The building of one near Blue Lakes was so tight, it was hard to stand to pull up my pants without opening the door.

I don’t have these kinds of stories about vault toilets. The horse parking one at First Water was getting pumped out when I was there. I’ve got some on how people treat vault toilets, but that’s not about just the toilet itself. They’re a much more uniform item, being a larger construction. Usually they’ve got sufficient room for a wheelchair even if it would be hard to get a chair up the step outside.

I expect there’s a few others thinking as I do. There’s 102 improved_pitlatrine and another 45 blair_ventilated_improved_pitlatrine. No one has gone for vault yet. It’s universally used by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, but that doesn’t make it the UK usage. They are far outweighed by the 65362 uses of pitlatrine, but most of my own uses and some where I have not tagged would be better as vault, at least if we were using American English. (I’m not keen on improved_pitlatrine simply because it doesn’t say how. One (unlined) pit toilet I encountered was outfitted with a lid several decades old that proclaimed itself patented and capable of fitting tightly to prevent flies and smell! Improved, but not meaningfully. On the other hand, vault is very specific to the disposal.)

As a proud OSM contributor since the start of 2023, I’ve been busy mapping my way around Jalpaiguri and the North Bengal region, leaving a trail of improved data in my wake. It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I’m thrilled to have made a tangible impact on the OSM community. But, I didn’t stop there.

Last December, I learned about the Open Mapping Hub AP’s OMGuru Fellowship from a fellow OSM India member, and I just had to apply. Long story short, I got accepted, and it’s been quite great ever since.

Through the OMGuru Fellowship, I’ve had the chance to dive deeper into the world of OSM and learn about an array of tools and techniques for contributing to and improving OSM data and sharpen up my skills using JOSM. Specialising in Validation Track, I’ve honed my skills in ensuring the accuracy and quality of data – a crucial aspect of mapping that’s often overlooked. But it’s not just about validating HOT TM tasks; I’ve also acquired the skills to further map my region, add quality data, and even use it for research and analysis (cue the HOT x DataCamp Scholarship).

It’s been an incredible experience, and I’m excited to see where my newfound expertise takes me next. The OMGuru Fellowship has been a game-changer, and I’d like to extend my gratitude to HOT and APHub for the opportunity to have been a part of it, and to Mikko, Dinar and Honey for their guidance (esp. Mikko and Dinar, you guys have helped me out a lot and take on questions which I now realise were REALLY dumb :’D).

I started using OpenStreetMap in 2020 when I realized the amount of surveillance put upon us by Google and other similar services. I wanted to use software which respects my privacy. In the process, I discovered OpenStreetMap - a map which is privacy-respecting, run by the community, and can be used without restrictions, similar to Wikipedia. When I noticed that some points of my interest were not on the map, I started editing and adding things in 2021. Subsequently, I became an active mapper by mapping regularly over many years. Besides using and mapping, I also advocate and promote the use of OpenStreetMap and raise awareness about it.

At the start of 2024, I enrolled in the Guru Program of Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) and got to know about the OMGuru Mapping Fellowship program in March 2024. The tasks ranged from mapping amenities using mobile applications like Every Door to remote mapping using HOT Tasking Manager, which is a sophisticated mapping management tool.

Before the fellowship, I did not have much experience with remote mapping, especially buildings. This program gave me an opportunity to hone my skills in JOSM, adding one more editor to my mapping arsenal. My friend contrapunctus helped me in catching up with JOSM. Another skill I learnt was validating already mapped tasks, which is done to ensure data quality and provide feedback to mappers on their work. My mentor Honey Grace Fombuena was very patient and accessible throughout the fellowship, making my experience smoother.

I am highly grateful to HOT and APHub for providing me this opportunity.

Credits: contrapunctus and sahilister for proofreading.

I thought i would never finish this village. Kafaraj is a big farming village surrounded by greenhouses located in Fier and with a population of around 1120.

“#100villagesin100days #day16”

It was a privilege for me to be part of the HOT’s Open Mapping Guru Fellowship Programme, where I sharpened my mapping skills and became more knowledgeable about OpenStreetMap (OSM) tools. Though I had many trainings for volunteers in OSMmany times, this was first time I am involved in a longer programme with a structured plan. The structured training activities and assignments helped me learn about OSM such as validation techniques, changeset discussions, and creating MapRoulette challenges. Beyond expanding my knowledge base, this fellowship introduced me to an energetic community of mappers that has livened up my journey as a mapper.

As a Fellow of Open Mapping Guru, my adventure was a crazy pursuit of education, discovery and community involvement. The program allowed me to go deeper into the Open Street Map (OSM) tools and sharpen my skills in mapping, validation and community collaboration.

In this fellowship period I explored some new JOSM plugins such as validator.other which made validation tasks much faster, easier and enhanced data quality. Another different aspect of mapping is when I would actively contribute to changeset discussions. The use of tools such as OSMOSE and OSM Inspector to identify issues of data quality was something which I liked the most in the entire program. For some reason creating my first MapRoulette challenge was not done to a satisfying level. I will be exploring the tool in detail later in the programme.

Besides that, going through OpenStreetMap Changeset Analyzer aka OSMCha again reminded me of how we dealt with vandalism in OSM of Taj Mahal before thanks to the development SEED blog post quoting the Taj Story. That was noticed by chance and usage of tools like OSMCha will help in analysing these in a much better systematic way.

As the fellowship came to a close, I thought about all the lessons that I had learned and the developments that had taken place during this fellowship. Additionally, I am enthusiastic about what lies ahead; This involves advancing on new tools; continuing to engage in community and also venturing into mapping with new tools.

Although I used to write, advocate, and preach about OSM wherever possible, this fellowship became a reason to write my first OSM Dairy too.

Also check about other OSM writings
1. Mapping Evolution in my Life
2. Tutorials
3. OSM Kerala - The past, present and future
4. Mapping for Tomorrow: Building Resilience through OpenStreetMap Contributions
5. All my writings on OSM

20 new districts will emerge in Cyprus on July 1, 2024.

Needs mapping

• Μεταρρύθμιση Τοπικής Αυτοδιοίκησης (Κύπρος) (Wikipedia)

• https://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/moiup/moi.nsf/All/DB4E590D370B845EC22587FB002B3982?OpenDocument#

• Mapping convention

Other:

• 2022 district groups

To map with a cause in mind…

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THROWBACK… My mapping journey began in 2016. I started as a volunteer of Project NOAH – a disaster risk reduction and management program of the Philippine Government. Through its risk mapping initiative, I was engaged in OpenStreetMap tracing of building footprints in some provinces of our country. Even though the project was phased out last 2017, I continued to contribute to other initiatives that utilize and improve on OSM data. Some of these are UnmappedPH and OSMaPaaralan. Driven by my interest in carrying out humanitarian mapping focused on Disaster Preparedness and Response, I was fortunate to join the 2022 Data Quality Internship of Humanitarian Openstreetmap Team. This program paved the way for more opportunities for me.

Forward to 2024, Open Mapping Hub Asia Pacific’s call for Guru Fellows:

• For this Fellowship, I have been invited to participate and become a part of the VALIDATION Track which primarily focus on OpenStreetMap (OSM) data quality aspect through validating tasks of assigned urgent projects.

Key Outputs:

1. Validate tasks on HOT Tasking Manager
2. Engage in changeset discussions
3. Clean-up of OSM data
4. Create MapRoulette Project/Challenge
5. Validate changesets using OSMCha

• As a highlight to this fellowship, I find it note-worthy and gratifying that the community has evolved into a force for good. From mappers, validators, to trainers alike, the AP Hub proved that the program it has implemented measured up to its own expectation. Indeed, a lot has really been achieved in the past months and sustaining it in the future would surely help to capacitate more advocates of open mapping.

Key Takeaways:

1. There is no doubt that this fellowship has expanded the horizon now serving as a platform for better public access and consumption.

2. This initiative as well by the hub builds up the base for more motivated contributors and volunteers.

3. The cause for mapping is sustained through localized efforts.

To this end:

• I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Asia Pacific Hub and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team in general, for giving me as well as many others, such avenues where we hone our relevant skills and consolidate our individual efforts towards helping communities around the world through various capacities including TRAINING of potential contributors or volunteers, MAPPING of specific projects, and VALIDATING which ensures better data quality.

• My gratitude also goes to our TRACK MODERATORS. I would particularly mention, Mikko, Honey, and Dinar who collectively administered and managed the fellowship with great competency and skill. They have ensured that such an endeavor would be fruitful for everyone involved. It is also worth mentioning that relative to this, questions by fellows that need to be answered are well addressed with proper guidance, making a mechanism for smooth feedback.

To more mapping… #APHub #OMGuru #HOT #OSMPH

Kuzhnen was almost fully mapped, so I only had to add some buildings. I also surveyed the surrounding area and added a few more structures, but there wasn’t much left to map.

After that, I decided to explore around my hometown and added buildings in some small villages. Still not satisfied, I moved down the list and also mapped Kotorr.

I didn’t know we had a village named Kotorr in Elbasan. The only Kotorr I knew of was in Montenegro.

I have also been mapping in Kosovo and North Macedonia lately and have been enjoying the process.

“#100villagesin100days #day15”

It amazes me how much of my city mapping is already well kept and documented. I did not realize Trivandrum had so many OpenStreetMap enthusiasts till now!

Together, we can make the world a happier place by adding verified information to OpenStreetMap!

​Nice to see you all.

Fieldwork:

This is my town.

Here and there …

Sorry for blurring the pictures …

Remote Mapping:

My work place …

Let’s mapping ….

… Thanks …

Ever been so tired that you miss a day without even noticing? :P

In my head, I had already mapped the village for yesterday, and I was wondering why it was showing “No Changesets”. Had to refresh multiple times before realizing that I had indeed not mapped the village.

Anyway, today I mapped Lapulec a village in Mallakaster, Fier and the surroundings.

Following the suggestion from a comment on one of my previous diary entries i am also adding link to the mapped area https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/728420122#map=17/40.62743/19.73867 .

I am not sure how to add images in here. Will get there!

“#100villagesin100days #day14”

OMGuru Validation Fellowship 2024 Journey

This year 2024 I got a OMGuru Validation Fellowship of OpenMappingHubAsiaPacific. Fellowship was started in January 2024 and end will be June 2024.I had a great experience in the 6 month fellowship. I validated 125 task in tasking manager. OSM Data quality issue cleaned by OSMOSE or OSM Inspector. I created a Connected highway/cycleway MapRoulette Challenge

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And I validated the OSM data cleaning by OSMCha base on Mapillary Imagery. ##I also participated the training session : 1. JOSM Plugins 2. MAPSWIPE FOR WEB DEMO 3. Communication Skills + Miro Board Training. 4. Disaster Activation. 5. Rapid Editor with Meta 6. OM Guru Network X HOT Tech Training: Accessing and Visualizing Open Map Data 7. QGIS for Specific Use Case Scenarios: Flooding/Landslide, Land Tenure 8. QGIS to JOSM Workflow Training. 9. Overpass Turbo - Unleashing the Power of Querying OSM Data

10. 11.

I am thanks for the training session to organize.

Everyone Can Learn Data Challenge: Win up to $5000 from DataCamp

I was selected the DataCamp Challenge.

Open Mapping Guru CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGE 2024

My team was selected the CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGE.

Thank you

Arnalie Vicario, Online Community Engagement Lead at HOT &

Mikko Tamura, Regional Community Manager at HOT &

Dinar Adiatma &

Honey Grace Fombuena.

And thanks for all the fellowship person and Open Mapping Hub Asia Pacific Team and Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team ( HOT) .

Regards,

Md. Samsul Arafin

OMGuru_ Open Mapping Hub Asia Pacific

General Secretary of EC committee in OSM BD.