- cross-posted to:
- foss@beehaw.org
- cross-posted to:
- foss@beehaw.org
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/26246923
Currently there’s only 3 big players when it comes to maps. You’ve got Google, Apple and Microsoft.
Let’s try to make OpenStreetMap the best map there is. Go grab StreetComplete and start mapping your surroundings when you’re out and about.
All the data is under a public license and managed by a non-profit foundation in the UK.
It’s very easy to get started, and quite addictive.
Please contribute to this great cause.
I’ve been using StreetComplete for over a year now, on and off (currently globally ranked #1555 & #132 in my country 🙂) and it’s so easy to use.
It’s a great feeling to add a local shop / cafe’s opening times and then see that in OSM.
Similarly my house (and close neighbours) didn’t appear in the map of our local village, so I worked out how to edit in the OSM website and our houses, inc. house numbers are now there so deliveries are now more reliable.
Just a little bit by a few people and it makes the world a better place.