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Planning and information gathering

Please join us on May 22nd to discuss opportunities to improve public and open accessibility data in our community. In particular, we would like to identify ways in which OpenStreetMap, the free, open, and community-built map of the world, can better capture characteristics of the built environment that impact how people with disabilities move throughout the city.

Maptime Chicago and Smart Chicago are working to both improve the data in OpenStreetMap and empower community members to contribute to and benefit from the map. We need your insight and feedback to ensure this work reaches the right members of the community and is primed to create lasting impact. We look forward to meeting with you.

The outcomes of this meeting will help Maptime Chicago and Smart Chicago plan a future Maptime event centered around adding and maintaining accessibility data in OpenStreetMap.

Meeting Details

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Please email Sonja Marziano at smarziano@cct.org to let us know if you plan to attend.

Join us: Friday, May 22 2015
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Make a Map with QGIS

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##Update!

Here are the materials from the meeting:

We’ve had a lot of fun creating maps for the web, but sometimes the job requires you to break out the desktop GIS and dig in. This month we’ll take a look at QGIS, a powerful and full-featured open-source desktop GIS. If this is all Greek to you, don’t worry! We’ll talk about why you might choose to use a desktop GIS before test-driving some of QGIS’ many features.

Supplies

QGIS is a fairly large program and it is hightly recommended that you install it ahead of time. Here are some places you can get QGIS:

  1. Head to the official QGIS homepage and follow the directions for your respective operating system.
    • Windows users: if you think you might be using a lot of QGIS in the future, check out the OSGeo4W (Open Source Geospatial for Windows) installer. Otherwise, just grab the standalone installer from the QGIS homepage.
    • Mac users: there are a few options, but unless you’re very comfortable working with package managers and experimental builds, it’s going to be easiest to grab QGIS from the KyngChaos page. Just be sure to download and install all of the prerequisites listed on the page (GDAL 1.11 and Matplotlib).
  2. Grab an installer from Boundless. Note that registration is required for this option.

Maptime is always interactive, so don’t forget to bring your laptop! As always, beginners are very welcome.

Event Details

Join us: Wednesday, Apr 22 2015
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Anatomy of a Web Map

Web maps might look like digital wizardry, but anyone armed with a few basic skills can whip up an awesome-looking web-based map. This beginner-friendly workshop will cover what makes a web map tick. We’ll discuss the technological innovations that brought us to today, the structure of common mapping strategies, and the tools you can use to put your geospatial data on the web. Come on out on Thursday, February 26th to get a primer on Web Maps.

We’re switching locations this month, so be sure to head to the Chicago Community Trust, 225 N Michigan Ave, #2200. We’re also happy to announce that we’ll be hosted by Smart Chicago, who are providing meeting space, food, and much appreciated outreach support.

Maptime is always interactive, so don’t forget to bring your laptop! As always, beginners are very welcome.

  • What: Anatomy of a Web Map
  • When: Thursday, February 26th, 6-8pm
  • Where: Chicago Community Trust (map) - 225 North Michigan Avenue, #2200
  • Contact: @MaptimeChi

Here are the links from tonight’s event:

Join us: Thursday, Feb 26 2015
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OSM Part II at Open Gov Hack Night

Open Gov Hack Night

Come on out on Tuesday, December 16th to get acquainted with OpenStreetMap, level up your skills, or just make some edits in the company of other OSM fans. We’ll be hanging out at 1871 for Open Gov Hack Night’s last meetup of the year.

Maptime is always interactive, so don’t forget to bring your laptop! Since we’ll be doing lots of editing in OpenStreetMap, you might also want to bring a mouse. As always, beginners are very welcome.

Join us: Sunday, Dec 14 2014
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Learn Leaflet for Maptober!

Fall in Chicago - Chris James on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/christopherdale/1856746089

Join us on October 23rd to discuss the basics of Leaflet, “a modern open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps.” You’ve probably heard about Leaflet, but it’s not always clear what it is or why it’s becoming so popular. We’ll cover what Leaflet is, why you might want to use it and how to get your map on the web.

Beginners and seasoned map-folk very welcome! If you’re new, come and learn. If you’re already familiar, come help someone else learn or brush up on your skills. Maptime is always interactive, so bring a laptop!

The event will take place at the ThoughtWorks Chicago office, 200 East Randolph St., 25th floor. You’ll need to bring an ID to check in with security at the front desk.

  • What: MaptimeChi
  • When: Thursday, October 23rd, 5:30 - 8:30pm
  • Where: 200 E Randolph St., Chicago
  • Contact: @MaptimeChi

Update!

Here are some resources from the meetup:

Don’t forget to take the MaptimeChi survey!

Join us: Wednesday, Oct 15 2014
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