MapTime SF/OAK--a safe place for mapping! OSM Building Heights Marathon!

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Like making maps? Join an San Francisco Building Heights Mapathon using Open Street Maps data. To begin, take some time to mouse-over individual building plots on the SF Building Height (https://api.tiles.mapbox.com/v3/dnomadb.ArcToMapbox/page.html#16/37.7874/-122.4123) map to discover the height of a building. That should whet your appetite for a little learning about how to make the map on this ArcGIS to Mapbox (https://www.mapbox.com/foundations/arc-to-mapbox/) tutorial, and join other Maptimers in our SF Building Heights mapathon. Want a nice primer for the event?

https://www.mapbox.com/blog/mapping-3d-buildings/

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About MapTime

Maptime is, rather literally, time for mapmaking and talking about maps. 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 and for independent/collaborative work time.

Inspiration for Maptime comes from both hack nights and knitting circles, and discussing new mapping tools, and a space for people to create and learn together. Our goal is to provide a safe space for mapping with an open heart and without pretension. We hope you bring your own projects to work on, or 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--which it's always best to do together!