[OpenLayers-Users] Locations Database Sought

[Arnie Shore]

Folks, for an application I'll be porting from GMaps to OSM/OL,  I want 
to replicate to the extent feasible the former's geo-location 
capability, and I'll appreciate any pointers re the availability of 
suitable data.

Ideally, street data;  but as a minimum city/town coordinates.

Ideally, to include non-US locations, but at this early date I'll be 
happy with anything usable.

Do I understand correctly that there's some work being done WRT  driving 
directions?

Thanks for any information.

AS