Mapping for Equity: Data Entry Class with BetaNYC at The College of Staten Island (CUNY)
April 21 @ 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
BetaNYC is excited to share a new way to map NYC’s public realm!
BetaNYC will present the Mapping for Equity project and how to create more equitable and accessible mapped spaces. We will show you how we’re mapping parks and public spaces into OpenStreetMap. Please bring your own laptop, charger, and mouse (having a mouse makes mapping on OpenStreetMap much much easier)!
Through this activity, we are making sure there’s equal representation in data while quantifying and mapping our public realm. Together, we will digitally map community assets such as street lamps, benches, water fountains, trash cans, and picnic tables on OpenStreetMap.
Join us at the College of Staten Island, Building 4N, Room 101 (please ignore the google maps description that this building is closed). More detailed pathfinding and directions will be shared with RSVP-ed attendees in the days leading up to this event.
This event will be delivered in English and all ages are welcome to attend (provided that anyone under 18 years old is present with a parent or guardian). If you have any needs or accommodations, please email events@beta.nyc.
Please RSVP by the end of the day on Monday, April 20th.
Agenda
- 2:30 PM: Arrival and check-in to the event, mingling
- 2:45 PM: BetaNYC Presentation
- 3:00 PM: Break out into groups for data entry session with fellows
- 4:15 PM: Debrief & close