Open call: Map Mitrovica!

Jul 12, 2016, 2:51 PM | Open calls

City maps are useful tools for locals and visitors to locate facilities, shops, addresses, and many more things. Mitrovica however is still lacking a detailed and up-to-date map. YOU can help create a map of the city that is complete and rich in detail! The online mapping project OpenStreetMap is a simple and fun way of adding information to the map and sharing it freely with the world. Our aim is to make a map of Mitrovica that is as complete as possible and to publish it on the web.

Join us in “Map Mitrovica”, map your neighbourhood, fill in the gaps, meet people and have fun!

When?

Thursday, November 21, 10.00 – 17.00

Friday, November 22, 10.00 – 17.00

Friday, November 29, 10.00 – 17.00

Where?

The workshops will be held in the office of Community Building Mitrovica (CBM), Bulevardi Isa Boletini 12, Mitrovica (near the main bridge) (view on map). We will also be mapping in various areas of the city, depending on your preference.

What?

  • Introductory workshop (November 21)

    • get to know each other

    • basic mapping techniques

    • first OpenStreetMap editing

  • Field mapping and uploading(November 22)

    • go out and map with field papers

    • upload to OpenStreetMap

    • compare results

  • Follow-up workshop (November 29)

    • create the final map product

    • advanced mapping topics

Who can participate?

The “Map Mitrovica” workshop is open to all interested people! It will be held in English.

What do I need?

  • You don't need any special knowledge about computers or mapping. That means: Everybody is welcome to participate.

  • You don’t need to bring technical equipment. However, since we can provide only a limited number of computers, you are welcome to bring your own laptop. Also bring your iPhones and Androids, if you have.

  • We will provide food and drinks. We will also cover your travel expenses, if needed.

OK, I’m in!

Cool! Please write us a short e-mail or message to confirm your participation. For any further questions, please contact:

Lisa Schäder - lisa.schaeder@cbmitrovica.org

Jan Behrens - jan.behrens@cbmitrovica.org

 

We are looking forward to seeing you!