Mapping for people, not cars - eviltoast
  • merde alors@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    Google Maps is an ad platform. It exists to connect people with businesses, not to help them enjoy the places they live.

    OpenStreetMap, on the other hand, is community-driven. Most contributors are local, and their priorities are different from those of corporate interests. Mappers often map public spaces in great detail, providing huge value to non-drivers.