2025-11-15 –, Node
The synergy between mapping and the use of data lies at the heart of OpenStreetMap but relations have not always been as good as they ought to be. This talk examines how communication between mappers and data consumers can be improved.
The synergy between mapping and the use of data lies at the heart of OpenStreetMap but relations have not always been as good as they ought to be. Mappers have sought to improve the structure of the mapping data, while data consumers have seen interpreting the map how they see fit as their prerogative and have sometimes frustrated efforts by mappers to improve the map. This talk examines how communication between mappers and data consumers can be improved.
mappers, consumers, renderers
Andrew Hain is based in London, UK, and has been editing OSM for sixteen years with a variety of mapping interests especially including local area mapping on foot. Andrew is a member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation’s Engineering Working Group, and is keen to build up OSM as the best possible map of the whole world.