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Is there a recommended way to contribute to OpenStreetMaps? There's so much stuff in Vancouver that could use updates, but I'm not sure where to start (lemmy.ca)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/4273550

It's a bit overwhelming. I see a lot of documentation, but it's a lot to read through for the average user.

Should I just download the surveyor app and start fixing things? Is there another community that's updating things?

A big issue I notice is that the building lines are all janky, which makes it annoying to use.

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[–] villasv@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

If you want to fix building lines, I think JOSM is the best tool. You do need a few hours to get acquainted with it.

If you want to contribute with points of interest, apps like StreetComplete are the way to go. The most active OSM community is on Discord, I think.