[foss4g2014] Who wants to make a map?
David Mangold
dave at davemangold.com
Wed Aug 13 23:38:54 PDT 2014
Okay, folks. I got some great feedback on the last round. Here's the
current map for the program. I'm looking to wrap this up so please let
me know if you have any last-minute comments. Thanks all for your great
suggestions. I'm still having difficulty exporting to a vector format
that displays correctly but I've included a link to the InkScape SVG if
anybody wants to take a shot at troubleshooting that issue.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/n0evvuch6cwo0bt/foss4g-draft-clean-3.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bv8r01o56x54zkv/foss4g-draft-clean-3.svg
Cheers,
Dave
On 08/04/2014 11:16 PM, David Mangold 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
>> <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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>>>> --
>>>> Kristin Bott
>>>> Instructional Technologist / Quantitative Applications
>>>> Instructional Technology Services (ITS)
>>>> Reed College
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>>>> Dave Mangold | GIS Analyst | Portland, OR | E-mail:
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