[foss4g2014] Who wants to make a map?

Tue Aug 5 10:55:42 PDT 2014

I think it's looking great Dave,

On the main map - maybe bump the MAX station icon down a couple of sizes to
help de-clutter?
On the inset map - drop the DoubleTree label, and if possible, fit in the
World Forestry Center label, as the western-most event location for the big
picture
On the inset map - somehow add the 2 big rivers for context?

that's all I could think of - great job!

Tanya

On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 8:32 AM, Eli Adam <eadam at co.lincoln.or.us> wrote:

> 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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