[TZGISUG] what3words

[Mark Iliffe]

Hi All,

Just to introduce myself, I'm Mark Iliffe the supervisor for the Ramani Huria project at the World Bank, thank you all for the kind words! Just to bring to your attention the Missing Maps tasks for Dar: http://tasks.hotosm.org/project/1083, while maps are never complete, hopefully we'll have the most complete map of Dar and anyone can help contribute to this. 

We've been focusing on flood resilience features such as drains, building footprints and roads, but have been collecting other features too. We're looking at releasing new datasets soon, such as drainage maps through http://ramanihuria.org otherwise it's all on OSM.org and will keep everyone updated through this list.

Best,

Mark

> On 26 Sep 2015, at 09:21, Mike Shand via TZGISUG <tzgisug at lists.habari.co.tz> wrote:
> 
> Great article Howard.
> 
> What is most interesting is that it now explains why the OpenStreetMap of Dar was changing daily, square by square, with huge new areas being mapped at building level.
> Even better I now know they are using up-to-date drone generated air photos through the World Bank Dar Ramani Huria Project,and not the older Bing satellite imagery - a fantastic ongoing effort by the project team in Dar.
> 
> Regards,
> Mike
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 26/09/2015 06:22, Howard L Frederick via TZGISUG wrote:
>> Interesting article on georeferencing (with Tanzania as an example) using a ‘universal’ simplified grid: http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2015/sep/22/tanzania-smartphone-apps-africa-fastest-growing-city-dar-es-salaam-map
>> 
>> 
>> what3words (iOS / Android) provides a 3-word code for every 9m² square on Earth. From their website:
>> 
>> The world is poorly addressed. This is frustrating and costly in developed nations; and in developing nations this is life-threatening and growth limiting.
>> 
>> what3words is a unique combination of just 3 words that identifies a 3mx3m square, anywhere on the planet.
>> 
>> It’s far more accurate than a postal address and it’s much easier to remember, use and share than a set of coordinates.
>> 
>> Better addressing improves customer experience, delivers business efficiencies, drives growth and helps the social & economic development of countries.
>> 
>> 
>> Anyone using this yet?
>> 
>> 
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