Mapping Party in Chattanooga!! March 18, 2009

Mapping parties are events where anyone can come and participate in the OpenStreetMap project.

OpenStreetMap is a free, open source map that can be contributed, edited and used by anyone anywhere!! Improve the hiking trails, locate the bike paths or create the best Pub crawl map ever!!

Mapping parties are social events where experienced and new mappers can meet to share and learn more about the project. The events are generally held in a public place, and allow time for discussion, mapping and editing. The event is open to all. Come for the whole event or stay for 30 minutes, it's up to you.

They are relaxed events and you're supposed to have fun. Often we grab a beer or glass of wine after the event, and this is no exception!

Are you interested in learning more about maps, map making, and new community mapping trends? If so, this meetup group is for you! The goal of the OpenStreetMap Los Angeles Meetup Group is to bring new and experienced mappers together to discuss the OpenStreetMap project, as well as get out and map.

OpenStreetMap is a global, open source map that can be contributed, edited and used by anyone anywhere. It could be considered a wikipedia of maps. You can learn more about OpenStreetMap, and the amazing mapping projects being carried out, here: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org

Our meetups are open to everyone, from Open Source enthusiasts, Cyclists, GIS Professionals, Geocachers, Hikers and beyond. Feel free to spread the word, invite new members, and propose events ideas as well as locations.