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Getting to know maps for social good
The document discusses various types of mapping software and their applications for social good, particularly focusing on community mapping and digital elevation mapping. It highlights the role of maps in helping communities make informed decisions, exemplified by projects in Qatar and Korea. The author, Heather Leson, emphasizes the integration of social media with mapping initiatives.
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Getting to know maps for social good
- 1. Getting to KnowMaps for Social Good Heather Leson, Qatar Computing Research Institute Digital Humanitarians in Qatar, November 29, 2015
- 3. There are manytypes of map software.
- 4. This is theQatar Red Crescent, Doha on OpenStreetMap
- 6. Maps help peoplemake decisions about their communities.
- 7. Community Mapping forAccessible Transport (subways) in Korea.
- 8. Digital Elevation Mapping– Doha + 2 C warmer
- 9. Adding Social Mediato a map
- 10. Thank you Heather Leson Hleson@qf.org.qa@heatherleson Textontechs.com @hotosm
Editor's Notes
- #2 Using Maps to Change the World event was held November 29, 2015, co-hosted by the Qatar Red Crescent Society and Qatar Computing Research Institute. This presentation is a general introduction into maps for good and some map concepts – data collection, data use, data layers etc. Event link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-maps-to-change-the-world-tickets-19674662445
- #4 Google Maps – often used for navigation.
- #5 Map tools – how to collect data - http://fieldpapers.org/ , GPS tracks, or remote (satellite imagery)
- #6 Using Overpass (data from OpenStreetMap you can map data on where the roundabouts are - http://overpass-turbo.eu/)
- #7 This is a map of schools in London. With maps, you can create fancy designs with layers. This particular map has many layers to help people make decisions about their neighbourhoods. http://illustreets.co.uk/explore-england/latlng/51.484162,-0.079308/schools/
- #8 Mapping accessibility in Korea. Community Mapping makes a difference to know the risk areas and support neighbours. No GIS skills necessary. Just data collection. However, these types of skills can become GIS Skills Photos courtesy of Wansoo Im
- #9 Using NASA and National Geography Association Data the SRTM data – Shuffle radar topography mission. Using Elevation Data (Digital Elevation Map) you can see how climate change and water tables will have an affect on Doha. (Map created by Arun Ganesh, Mapbox) https://api.mapbox.com/styles/v1/planemad/cihkcigh6006xo6m4tb299pjr.html?title=true&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGxhbmVtYWQiLCJhIjoiemdYSVVLRSJ9.g3lbg_eN0kztmsfIPxa9MQ#13/25.3011/51.5440/-11.1
- #10 Quake Map collated actionable data from citizens, including social media data. 1000s of reports. https://prezi.com/yhxx6j5ifoky/quakemaporg/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy (presentation by Neil Horning of Nepal Vote Monitor)
- #11 Thank you All photos by Heather Leson CCBY