The Missing Maps initiative aims to chart slums around the world (newscientist.com) 15 points by chippy 11y ago ↗ HN
[–] noonespecial 11y ago ↗ Isn't that a little like mapping sand dunes in the desert? Slums are interesting because they are spontaneous and fluid. I don't think a map would be good for very long. [–] mtmail 11y ago ↗ The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team is also building mapping communities there and give volunteers GPS devices and computer setups. http://hot.openstreetmap.org/updates/2014-09-14_fieldwork_in... so the maps can be updated regularly.Even mapping a temporary tent town (refuge camp, Burning Man, Octoberfest) has value for planning [–] mtmail 11y ago ↗ Photo of such equipment http://hot.openstreetmap.org/about/hot-kits
[–] mtmail 11y ago ↗ The Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team is also building mapping communities there and give volunteers GPS devices and computer setups. http://hot.openstreetmap.org/updates/2014-09-14_fieldwork_in... so the maps can be updated regularly.Even mapping a temporary tent town (refuge camp, Burning Man, Octoberfest) has value for planning [–] mtmail 11y ago ↗ Photo of such equipment http://hot.openstreetmap.org/about/hot-kits
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