We normally don't map situations that change fast, nor do we map regions with an active war (e.g. Gaza and Ukraine).
Even if we did, we'd have to wait for aerial imagery and satellite imagery showing the latest situation. So, I get that you want to help but it might be better to wait until the whole situation de-escalates.
Well, in a way, they do provide accurate geolocalisation for indoor environments based on wifi networks. And it is right that having internet/bluethooth access also (more or less) reveals your location; but that doesn't make it ethical.
Should indeed be doable, but please: do not upload this data into the "real" OpenStreetMap.org. We don't do parcel data (it is not verifiable on the ground), and imports are something that should be done with care.
However, you can use the tools. Use JOSM to prepare the data and convert it to a .osm-format on your local computer. Then use the OBF-creator to make an OBF file which you can drop at the right location on your phone. The map creator is right here :https://osmand.net/docs/versions/map-creator
In Belgium, we are running a slow campaign where we are importing the official building dataset. Most mappers import a bit of the buildings and do a general update as well. (BTW: we have permission to use this data and did a thorough discussion with the local community, so the import guidelines are followed)
Not at the moment. It takes a lot of mapping and a lot of work to get this correct.
You can however try to create your own routeplanner using OsmAnd, but you'll need to be familiar with OsmAnd, XML, some programming and OpenStreetMap. (I created the Ski routeplanner a few years back this way)
You can see, edit and close notes on https://Mapcomplete.org/notes . You can also edit the map and add new points with MapComplete as well, within many thematic maps.
That depends on local tagging preferences.
(For the non-canadians, it would help to have an image linked, e.g. on Mapillary or maybe Geovisio/Panoramax.)
Also: a warm welcome to the canadian Lemmy-community!
There is no good, only "good for".
OsmAnd and Organic Maps are both tools to solve different problems in a different way. For some usecases and users, one will be better then the other.
But: OsmAnd also improved their UX a lot in the past few years, so that helps!
Yes. I'm mostly developing a website, and testing on another browser is necessary every now and then. But that is my only use reason.
My main browser used to be firefox till tw9 weeks qgo, but it started to be buggy so it's LibreWolf now.
Well, please give it a shot then! 9ne can write a script that does this maintainence automatically.
Even then, it should be resurveyed as the road closure might have ended sooner or might be delayed. It's the resurveying that is the tricky part.
These are mapped as regular shop, classified by what they sell; except that they get an extra attribute about zero-waste as m-p{3} pointed out.