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Has anyone used or contributed to OpenStreetMap?
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I'm curious where you live that there isn't much mapping data. I've used StreetComplete for a few years, everywhere I've been wherever I've travelled all over the world. Wherever I go, there's already so much data and it's already so detailed, that the only stuff StreetComplete can give me is "what kind of paving stones are used on this sidewalk?" and "how many floors are in this apartment building 3 blocks away?"
StreetComplete is perhaps the easiest and maybe best way to contribute as it is on rails. Constraining input for newer users is great. If your area is saturated with information I look at that as a win for the open community as a whole, but I understand the desire to add more.
There is SCEE which has advanced features and more editing options but I haven't explored it yet. I am just happy something like StreetComplete exists to allow me to contribute in a meaningful way without adding garbage data.
I prefer Organic Maps for mobile mapping. I feel like Street Complete focuses too much on things that don't matter much, whereas Organic Maps editing is more POI focused.
Oh I wasn't aware of Organic Maps. I will check it out. Thanks! I'm in an undermapped area so I can often add sidewalks, addresses, and lighting.