Maptime & Datalab

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Learn how to use data of the city of Amsterdam to make your own maps!

This Maptime will take place at Datalab (Weesperstraat 113, Amsterdam).

Datalab is a working space, knowledge hub and open stage. A place where everyone is invited to work open and safe with data for Amsterdam. At Datalab the city is working on making plenty of datasets open to use.

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After an introduction by Datalab we will be presented a very special sneak preview of the Atlas project Datalab is working on. Atlas Amsterdam will officially be launched somewhere in spring 2017.

Then it will be time to open up your laptop and figure out how to make a map from an API using QGIS or Leaflet. Do these words sound new to you? Don’t worry! An introduction and manual for beginners will be provided. If this sounds like a piece of cake to you and you are more experienced, a real Datalab challenge could be something for you. Maptime is for all skill levels! This is what Maptime is all about: a time and space for collaborative learning, exploration, and map creation.

Drinks are kindly provided by Datalab and you're welcome to bring your own snacks or dinner to Datalab.

We’ll try to do most of this Maptime in English, however most of the datasets will be in Dutch.

This Maptime will be a hands-on, so make sure to bring your laptop!

You already can take a look here:

api.datapunt.amsterdam.nl (https://api.datapunt.amsterdam.nl/api/)

data.amsterdam.nl (https://data.amsterdam.nl/index.html#?dsd=catalogus&dsp=1&dsv=CARDS&mpb=topografie&mpz=9&mpv=52.3719:4.9012)

Important: the location of this event will be Weesperstraat 113, Amsterdam

Program overview:

Optional 16:00-17:00 Data start café (https://www.meetup.com/DataLab-Amsterdam/events/237369001/)

Organised by DataLab. This is your time to come with all the questions about data you ever had but never asked. The Repair Cafe for everyone with a data question.

17:00 – 17:15 Welcome in DataLab by Marc Schoneveld

17:15 – 17:30 Sneak preview Amsterdam Dataportal data.amsterdam.nl (https://data.amsterdam.nl/index.html#?dsd=catalogus&dsp=1&dsv=CARDS&mpb=topografie&mpz=9&mpv=52.3719:4.9012) by Rob Maijers (functional / interaction designer)

17:30 - 17:45 API’s data.amsterdam.nl (https://data.amsterdam.nl/index.html#?dsd=catalogus&dsp=1&dsv=CARDS&mpb=topografie&mpz=9&mpv=52.3719:4.9012) by Marten Hoekstra (backend developer)

17:45 - 18:00 How to use a WMS/WFS service with QGIS or leaflet by Eelke Jager (map advisor)

18:00 Drinks (you're welcome to bring something to eat!)

18:30 Challenge! Make your own map

20:30 End of program

About Maptime AMS

Maptime Amsterdam is a monthly map hack night hosted by Waag Society. We meet to work on maps, learn about geospatial data, and teach each other the latest cartographic tools.

Maptime is, rather literally, time for mapmaking. Our mission is to open the doors of cartographic possibility to anyone interested by creating a time and space for collaborative learning, exploration, and map creation using mapping tools and technologies.

This open learning environment for all levels and degrees of knowledge offers intentional support for the beginner. Maptime is simultaneously flexible and structured: creating space for workshops, ongoing projects with a shared goal, and independent/collaborative work time.

Inspiration for Maptime comes from both hack nights and knitting circles. Both are models of spaces for people to create and learn together. Our goal is to provide this space with an open heart and without pretension. You can bring your own projects to work on, just hang out and socialize, or ask questions. Some people are experts, and some people are just getting started, but all of us are learning. So, why not do it together?

Maptime is powered by Waag Society (http://waag.org/nl)

Follow us at twitter @maptimeAMS (https://twitter.com/maptimeAMS) and http://code.waag.org/maptimeAMS
For more information about Maptime visit: maptime.io (http://maptime.io/)