Mapathon/US Summer Mapathon 2015

The 10th U.S. national Mapathon will be held in in the weekend of Aug 1-2 2015. Let's get together and make the best map of the world even better!

Locations

What do I need to know to host an event?

• We have a Slack channel for all organizers of local events! Send an email to board@openstreetmap.us to join.
• The rule is simple: anything you commit to OpenStreetMap, should contain the hashtag #mapathon in the comment.
• Use MapRoulette or the Battle Grid to jump start editing!
• Make use the Strava running and cycling tile layers to help map large trail networks.
• Your event can be an outside surveying event or an inside editing event.
• Design your event friendly to newcomers, make sure there's someone there to explain to first timers the fundamentals of OpenStreetMap and show them the first steps of editing and surveying.
• The location should have fast internet and a place to sit for everyone. Remind attendees to bring a computer, mouse, and any other devices you'll need for your event.
• Collect name and email from attendees, keep them to yourself. This information is to send on a feedback survey and only for survey purposes.