Engaging the OpenStreetMap Community: A NYC Government Perspective

Описание: This presentation by Colin Reilly focuses on the collaborative work NYC DoITT has done with the OpenStreetMap (OSM) community to import NYC buildings and addresses to the OSM database. A brief overview of addressing within NYC will be given along with the challenges faced maintaining the data. This background sets the stage for the OSM collaboration and the notification NYC DoITT receives on data updates.
Biography:
Colin Reilly is the Director of Geographic Information Systems for the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications. His group manages the City's geospatial repository and provides shared services to City agencies and the public. As Director, Colin is responsible for the oversight of projects, vendors, staff and the geospatial strategic direction the agency. He has an MA in Geography from Hunter College, City University of New York and a BLA from the University of Arizona. Colin is also a lecturer at Montclair State University.