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Mapping the Invisibleopen source mapping and visible communities Mikel [email protected] @mikel
http://groundtruth.in/
http://hot.openstreetmap.org
Seoul Digital ForumMay 22, 2012
Map Kiberamaking the invisible visible
OpenStreetMapfree and open mapping community
Humanitarian OpenStreetMapthe base map for the Haiti earthquake response
But why is Map Kibera interesting?technology tricks us to connect across real boundaries
For centuries, these tools only belonged to the powerfulnow anyone can see like a state
Open "Community" Dataadmin_level = ?
Kosovothis is what an open community can look like
Communities are not Crowds
Why is Map Kibera interesting?perhaps our expectations are too low
Mapping is not only Datastories are more subjective, but no less important
What is a "Community" anyway?not a thing, but a relationship and engagement
Learning from Community Developmentpeople deserve to know the facts about their lives
Jerusalemmapping is inherently political
Community Mapping Means Open Mappingwe're all learning
Keys to Community Mapping
* open data and open community
* people are doing it themselves, using whatever tools are most appropriate
* connected to their immediate needs, and immediately available
Only Possible with Open Community Data
When Networks Meet Hierarchieseveryone, be gentle
Korea, a Model for Africacan economic development ultimately be distinct from governance?
Fundamental Power Shiftpeople can improve their lives themselves
Thank youlet's shape together
Mikel Maronhttp://groundtruth.in/[email protected]@mikel