[foss4g2014] Who wants to make a map?
David Mangold
dave at davemangold.com
Mon Aug 4 23:16:18 PDT 2014
All,
Here's the latest program map:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/m03grsysxel0kxe/foss4g-new-draft-light.pdf
Still to do:
1. Clean up labels in InkScape
2. PSU building callouts (if possible)
3. Scale / N. Arrow for main map and inset
Keep the feedback coming!
Dave
On 07/29/2014 07:06 AM, Chris MacWhorter wrote:
> Dave, it looks really great. One minor suggestions; if you have the
> time, could you put the MAX line and stops around the event on the
> map? Here is a link for the data: http://developer.trimet.org/gis/
> - Chris MacWhorter
>
>
> On Jul 29, 2014, at 12:06 AM, David Mangold <dave at davemangold.com
> <mailto:dave at davemangold.com>> wrote:
>
>> It turns out there's a bit more room to work with than was initially
>> thought. Here's a link to the first two panels of a four panel set
>> for the program. The other two panels will be overviews showing the
>> downtown area and the greater Portland Metro Area (including the
>> airport). Each will include the locations of interest but perhaps
>> symbolized as points rather than polygons. Please provide feedback
>> constructive or otherwise :-)
>>
>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/7okqnxkbpzal2ui/foss4g-panels-draft.pdf
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> On 07/25/2014 12:59 PM, David Mangold wrote:
>>> To clarify, I have started creating a simple split-panel map using
>>> QGIS, it just won't include all the bells and whistles that have
>>> been requested. It will show airport, conference center, PSU, a few
>>> other locations, and major transportation routes. I'll put out my
>>> draft effort by the end of the weekend. I won't be offended if we
>>> decide not to use it. Some of the maps I recommended were downloaded
>>> from the Travel Portland's website but I'll contact them about
>>> providing printed maps which could save us some time and money.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 9:21 AM, TC Haddad <tchaddad at gmail.com
>>> <mailto:tchaddad at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> My thought - are any of the maps Dave provided available in a
>>> form we can insert into the bag? Obviously for the PSU map we
>>> could print our own I think, but Travel Portland probably has
>>> these in bulk for visitors?
>>>
>>> I still think there is an opportunity to provide a simple map in
>>> the program to give attendees the overall geography of the
>>> conference (very high level) - I'll try to figure out an extent
>>> and scale later today...
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 8:55 AM, Kristin Bott <bottk at reed.edu
>>> <mailto:bottk at reed.edu>> wrote:
>>>
>>> So ... *no* takers to build new maps using FOSS tools, am I
>>> right?
>>>
>>> Not a question asked critically, as I'm not raising my hand
>>> (busy w/ other conference adventures) -- just want to make
>>> sure that going with the maps Dave highlighted is the lone
>>> proposal on the table. (and, e.g. Justin's Tilemill/Mapbox
>>> Studio/TM2 suggestion lacks any takers.)
>>>
>>> -k.bott
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 11:17 PM, David Mangold
>>> <dave at davemangold.com <mailto:dave at davemangold.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks everyone -- all great suggestions!
>>>
>>> The challenge: not enough space.
>>>
>>> It has been suggested that I attempt to squeeze approx.
>>> 45 square miles of geographic space into two, 4.5" W x
>>> 3.825" H (let's say 4.25" W to be conservative) page
>>> spaces and call out restaurants, hotels, places of
>>> interest, streets, light rail, PSU buildings and more.
>>> Simply put, that's not going to happen. There's just not
>>> enough room for it all.
>>>
>>> The solution: more than one map.
>>>
>>> There are already some great maps of the Portland area
>>> that are freely available and show all the requested
>>> features. I think we should include some of these
>>> existing maps in conference packets and embed a stripped
>>> down schematic-type map with a few important locations
>>> in the small panels described above. That would give
>>> folks quick access to some essential information but the
>>> ability to get specifics if they want / need them.
>>>
>>> Here's a link to the collection of good existing maps:
>>> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wc8hews1ciooypu/AACYoAudEmaAPODVLjZg8zCsa
>>>
>>> I recommend including these in the packets:
>>>
>>> pdx-city-center-map.pdf - general transportation / lodging
>>> pvm-map.pdf - things to do and traveler information
>>> psu-campus-map.pdf - umm... the PSU campus
>>>
>>> Thoughts?
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
>>> On 07/24/2014 05:39 PM, TC Haddad wrote:
>>>>
>>>> No that's great - depending on scale World Forestry
>>>> Center might be tough, but if it fits, awesome...
>>>>
>>>> We should also show the MAX line with arrows that point
>>>> towards the Airport, and if WFC doesn't FIT, show that
>>>> direction with an arrow too...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 5:33 PM, Chris MacWhorter
>>>> <cmacwhorter at gmail.com <mailto:cmacwhorter at gmail.com>>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Cool; world forestry center, ecotrust(?) or is that
>>>> a different issue
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>
>>>> > On Jul 24, 2014, at 7:37 AM, Daniel Karnes
>>>> <danlkarnes at icloud.com
>>>> <mailto:danlkarnes at icloud.com>> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > Other buildings to highlight on the PSU campus
>>>> would be Cramer Hall and the College of Engineering
>>>> building.
>>>> >
>>>> > danl
>>>> >
>>>> >> On Jul 22, 2014, at 14:29, Darrell Fuhriman
>>>> <darrell at garnix.org <mailto:darrell at garnix.org>> wrote:
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Hey all, there are a few little things we could
>>>> use help with as we get ready for the conference.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> I know some of you love maps (shocking, right?).
>>>> So, we could really use a map of the central
>>>> portland area suitable for print (i.e. greyscale).
>>>> >>
>>>> >> It doesn’t matter what tools you want to use,
>>>> but we need a vector representation for the final
>>>> print version.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Things that should be highlighted include:
>>>> >>
>>>> >> The Convention Center
>>>> >> Eliot Center
>>>> >> Portland State – highlighting SMSU, Neuberger
>>>> Hall and FAB
>>>> >> Doubletree Hotel
>>>> >> Max Lines
>>>> >> Restaurants (the MapTimePDX folks were working
>>>> on this – Matt?).
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Dimension of each page is 4.5” W x 3.825” H –
>>>> you have two facing pages to work with, but you
>>>> have to plan for a gutter, so you can’t completely
>>>> span those pages.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Ideally this could get done in the next 7-10 days.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Takers?
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Darrell
>>>> >>
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