Crowdsourced mapping is a powerful too, but what if OpenStreetMap doesn’t quite fit your use-case? OpenStreetMap US presents Public Domain Map: a bridge database that allows government entities and other trusted partners to request mapping assistance from the community while contributing validated data back to OSM. Come learn how Public Domain Map fills the gap between crowdsourced and authoritative map data.
Speaker
Quincy is a mapper and open source developer focused on helping people to contribute and benefit from OpenStreetMap data. His projects include themap.is, Beefsteak map tiles, Pinhead map icons, and OSM 411. He has previously worked on iD, Field Papers, and OpenTrailMap. When not at his desk, you can find Quincy surveying out of the way places by foot, bike, kayak, or train.
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Public Domain Map is a bridge database that lets organizations crowdsource authoritative map data in cases where OpenStreetMap isn’t an option. Mappers can address public data gaps while producing high quality data that is format- and license-compatible with OSM.
