OpenStreetMap Introduces Vector Tiles: Changing the Look of Maps Without Changing the Data
Published: 2024-02-11OpenStreetMap is a popular map platform that is changing with the introduction of vector tiles. This new technology lets users change the look of the map without changing the data. It also helps make 3D maps and multilingual maps. It makes the platform easier to use for people with vision impairments.
To support this project, the OpenStreetMap Foundation is asking for donations. This new technology needs a lot of resources, but it can shape the future of open data mapping.
In Arizona, the Gilbert Office of Digital Government (ODG) is getting criticized for how it handles open data and monitors its employees. The ODG is accused of spying on employees' social media posts. This controversy started when a firefighter got in trouble for posting a picture with a cutout of former President Donald Trump. The ODG tells its workers to support LGBTQ+ and Black Lives Matter, but people think this monitoring is like censorship.
Critics want to get rid of the ODG because they think the town should focus on other problems like unsolved crimes and gang violence. This controversy shows that the town needs to be more open and accountable.
As we deal with open data, we need to balance access to information with privacy. Open data can help communities, but it needs to be used responsibly and ethically.
For middle-aged women who want a better world for future generations, it’s important to understand open data. By knowing about the advancements and challenges in this field, we can help shape a future that is fair and easy to use.
https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2024/02/11/2024-announcing-the-year-of-the-openstreetmap-vector-maps/