This OpenStreetMap panel was recorded at NYC School of Data 2022, organized by BetaNYC.
OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a collaborative project to create a free editable geographic database of the world. Over the years, OSM has grown to be the go to geo wiki for geospatial information. From the Department of Transportation to CitiBike to Community Boards, OSM is a critical component of New York City’s public realm.
This session will dive into OSM’s history and how community groups are using OSM to further their advocacy. We will end with how New Yorkers can harness the OSM’s power to map the public realm and develop a new level of data literacy.
Speakers
Maggie is currently the full time Executive Director for OpenStreetMap US, based in Richmond, Virginia, working to support and grow the organization. She was a board member for two years before becoming Executive Director in 2019, and served as the chair of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee from 2022-2025. Her background includes work in urban planning, GIS analysis, project management, and field data collection.
More info
In our Mapping for Impact program, OpenStreetMap US partners with civic, social, and environmental organizations in the US to help them leverage the power of OpenStreetMap.
