[foss4g2014] Who wants to make a map?

Tue Aug 5 08:32:12 PDT 2014

I like that you've very subtly noted the quadrants.

You could hide your name or initials in microscopic font somewhere - rivers
are good for that...

Eli

On Aug 4, 2014 11:16 PM, "David Mangold" <dave at davemangold.com> wrote:

>  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> 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> 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> 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>
>>> 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> 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>
>>>>> 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>
>>>>> 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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