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Everything #OpenStreetMap related is welcome: software releases, showing of your work, questions about how to tag something, as long as it has to do with OpenStreetMap or OpenStreetMap-related software.

OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.

Join OpenStreetMap and start mapping: https://www.openstreetmap.org/.

There are many communication channels about OSM, many organized around a certain country or region. Discover them on https://openstreetmap.community/

https://mapcomplete.org/ is an easy-to-use website to view, edit and add points (such as shops, restaurants and others)

https://learnosm.org/en/ has a lot of information for beginners too.

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[–] une_abeille@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've found there are wayyyy more options through the OSM website editor than through Street Complete. When I encounter stuff like this while out walking, I'll usually add a note for that location and then add the data when I get back to my computer. You can add a note by tapping and holding a spot on the map, then choosing "Create new note"

Looks like there's a perfect option for it on the iD editor!

[–] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Gotcha, I've never actually used the website, I guess I'll give it a go. Thanks for your help!

[–] une_abeille@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's a very helpful tutorial if you want to get into adding buildings and roads, but otherwise you can just click on the building and change its type without much hassle. :)

[–] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'll start with the basic stuff for now, but I'd love a link to the tutorial so I can work my way up to doing more ☺️ thanks for your friendly and helpful responses, I appreciate it!

[–] une_abeille@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It pops up when you open the editor for the first time!

[–] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Oh gotcha- I'm excited to give it a shot. Thanks for your help!