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| DATE | 2008-09-18 |
| FROM | richard@weait.com
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] NYC Open Source Mapping event this weekend
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Dear NYLXSers,
OpenStreetMap is a collection of Free Software mapping tools and Open Map
data. Come learn about OpenStreetMap tools, methods and results with
experienced and other new mappers. We're Linux enthusiasts with a knack
for mapping. Come find out why it is so much fun.
We run mapping parties which are events where anyone can come along, we
lend a GPS and show you how to go out and do some mapping and get the data
in to openstreetmap. We have one coming up in New York 20/21 September.
They are informal events with no explicit time commitment and often a
social element / beer afterward.
More about Mapping parties
* When: 20 - 21 September, 2008
o Saturday 10am-4. Turn up at any point, but earlier the better.
+ Saturday 10:30 Introduction to OpenStreetMap for beginners.
o Sunday 11am-2
+ Sunday 11:30 Introduction to OpenStreetMap for beginners
* Where: Green Map System's location is 220 E 4th Street, between
Avenues A & B in NYC's East Village. The building has 5 front doors,
Green Map's is further east, with a big green logo. Ring the bottom
bell, and you will be buzzed up to the 3rd floor.
* After: Retire to local bar (TBA)
Directions to Venue
* Subway: Closest train is F or V at 2nd Ave. Station. Exit from
downtown end of train & you're at Houston & 1st Ave. (or across
Houston at Allen). Go north to 4th St and right 1.5 blocks to our
door.
* Subway: 6 at Astor Place or NRW at 8th Street are also close. Walk
East on St Marks Place (8th St). until you get to Avenue A. Turn
Right, walk to 4th St and turn Let, walk 1/2 block to our door.
* Buses: From 14th St, the 14A (goes down Ave A) & the 9 (along Ave B)
come to our corner. Bus 21 runs along Houston, too.
* Bikes: avoid hazardous Houston St. You can lock out front or carry
up to the 3rd floor.
* When: 28-29 June 2008
Rain or Shine
Rain Date? No rain outs. If the weather is bad we'll have indoor mapping
activities. Bring your laptop and gps.
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