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I have a new hobby that gets me out walking in my neighborhood, even down side streets I've never visited. It also forces me to slow down and notice all the details I've never stopped to take in! (lemmy.ml)

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The hobby? Contributing to OpenStreetMap. I found an app called Street Complete that makes it exceptionally easy, basically it just asks you questions about features along your walking route. Thanks to doing this, I've discovered several hidden features of the neighborhood like small public gardens full of herbs, public library boxes, and more.

Doing it also feels constructive, because I know I'm helping build up a resource to challenge Google's near-monopoly. It's very satisfying to clear all the dots from the map, and I find myself looking forward to my walks and planning out which streets I'll walk next.

Happy helping!

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[–] cazyius 9 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I love the idea! Do you know if there are any apps doing the same for iOS? Would love to contribute!

[–] egrets 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Go! Map is a mobile OSM editor I use frequently. It's not super user-friendly, so might take a little getting used to, but it is reliable and fast.

[–] cazyius 1 points 1 year ago

Awesome, thanks for the tip! Here is the link to Go Map!! in the AppStore if anyone is interested.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Commenting to remember. I’d also love to do this

[–] Mac 2 points 1 year ago

You can save posts.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

iOS is not very good for free software, unfortunately.

[–] cazyius 1 points 1 year ago

I am myself a software developer and contribute to open source software in my work but I’m happy to pay developers for devoting their time to make really good software for iOS.