Collaborative infrastructure for the smart city

At OpenStreetMap Belgium, we want to be the first to map new things. That’s not just because we like doing that, but also to offer the best service to our data users. And it has an implication for local government too.

Embracing global platforms - but only if you can shape them

In the age of the smart city, the local government is at risk of losing control. As a local player by definition, they can only offer very local services. But who will use them? Do cities really expect citizens, visitors and companies to install an app for Ghent, and an app for Antwerp? Even regions are often too small to work on their own - if only because so many people go in and out of Brussels every day.

Leuven Monthly OpenStreetMap Meetup

We get together to discuss OpenStreetMap.org and related topics.

There are 7 modern computers to work on and there is a projector available. There are also login codes for the wireless network, so please bring your own laptop.

There have been 3 hurricanes in the caribbean, an earthquake in Mexico and floods in Niger, Uganda and Nepal. Maybe we can have a mini mapping party again to help out.

Meetup in Brugge!

Let’s build a community with everybody interested in OpenStreetMap!

We’ll be coming to get together again in the city of Antwerp and talk about OpenStreetMap and other interesting stuff with some beers or other beverages.

Everybody is welcome, whether you’ve been mapping for ten years, or you just encountered OpenStreetMap somewhere and you want to know more.

Mapper of the Month: Jonathan Beliën (Belgium)

Please introduce yourself

My name is Jonathan Beliën, I am a web developer specialized in digital mapping. I live in Brussels since my childhood and I just love this great city. You can find me on just about all social networks under the pseudonym “jbelien” (very original, I agree). I am also a photographer (very) amateur and (huge) fan of LEGO.

Next Wallonia OpenStreetMap meetup

Let’s meet in Namur for the next Wallonia OpenStreetMap meetup on the 12 Sept. 2017 night! Anyone interested in OSM is welcome, from the absolute beginner to the most experienced mapper. Do not hesitate to come if you are just curious about OpenStreetMap and participatory cartography. We can have a room at Mundo-N (Rue Nanon, 98, Namur, 10 min. from the station) with a beamer, so anyone interested can bring a laptop and present something. We plan to bring some drinks. We may go outside for some mobile applications demo/trial.

Leuven Monthly OpenStreetMap Meetup

We get together to discuss OpenStreetMap.org and related topics.

There are some computers to work on and a projector available. There are also login codes for the wireless network, if you prefer to bring your own computer.

Mapper of the Month: Gaurav Thapa (Nepal)

Please introduce yourself

My name is Gaurav Thapa and I am currently employed as a Geographer/Project Manager at Kathmandu Living Labs in Nepal. I currently live in Pokhara, Nepal but also spend a considerable amount of time in my hometown of Kathmandu, Nepal. Travelling and seeing new places continues to be one of my great passions and mapping has allowed me to travel to places where I will never be able to go physically. Beyond this my hobbies include playing football, cycling and attempting to be away from my computer as much as possible.

Fourth Leuven Monthly OpenStreetMap Meetup

Let’s go outside for a change and map the trees of the arboretum of Heverlee as precisely as we can. I’ll print some maps on paper of what is already there, so we can compare and verify.

Open Bike Data & Mapping with OpenStreetMap

Open bike data and maps are part of the solution towards more bike-friendly cities. The good thing is… you as a citizen can help improve these data and maps!

On July 21st, Open Knowledge Belgium is organizing in partnership with the Brussels-Capital Region and OpenStreetMap Belgium, a full-day event of talks and workshops on how to create, edit and share open bike data and maps with OpenStreetMap. This event aims to gather all different actors in the fields of open bike data and maps and is absolutely open to everyone who wants to learn more about these topics.

Mapper of the Month: Jamie Nadeau (Canada)

Who are you?

I’m Jamie Nadeau. In OSM some people might know me more as LogicalViolinist and on the wiki as james2432. I grew up a bit here and there as we moved a lot when I was younger, some notable places being Kingston, North Bay, Ottawa and Gatineau. My back ground is computer science and am currently working in my field in the Ottawa Valley. I love exploring the world and taking on new challenges. James has been my nickname since primary school. I came up with LogicalViolinist by combining Logic(programming) and Violinist(I enjoy playing the violin)