Introduction to OpenStreetMap

This video, provided by the GeoTech Center, is part of a series on web mapping and provides an overview of OpenStreetMap (OSM). OSM is a free, community-ran online map that features a variety of map layers and editable features.

After introducing OSM, Vince DiNoto, director of the GeoTech Center, walks viewers through editing existing features and adding new items to the map. During the video, DiNoto creates new sidewalks& using the line feature and identifies buildings, adding metadata to each structure.

This video runs 17:21 minutes in length. Other videos in the series are available to view separately.