What we’re about
MaptimeLA (instagram) is a time to learn to make maps with local data and free tools. Maptime is, rather literally, time for mapmaking.
MaptimeLA is...
• Hands-on: Bring a laptop. Bring a marker and notebook. If you don't have one, bring a friend who has one or meet other Maptimers that you can pair and work together with.
• All about learning & tutorials: Aching to get started and mapping now? Check out our tutorials online and start making now: Tutorials
• All about beginners: Beginners are most welcome! All backgrounds, all experiences, all skill levels are welcome.
• Always working on projects. All the time. Check out what we're working on now: GitHub
• Online everywhere: For more information about Maptime, visit maptime.io. Follow us on Instagram at @maptimela and see our mailing list . And check us out on Slack.
Our mission is to open the doors of cartographic possibility to anyone interested by creating a time and space for collaborative learning, exploration, and map creation using mapping tools and technologies. Our goal is to provide this space with an open heart and without pretension. You can bring your own projects to work on, or just hang out and socialize or ask questions. Some people are experts, and some people are just getting started, but all of us are learning, so why not do it together?
Maptime is an open learning environment for all levels and degrees of knowledge, offering intentional educational support for the beginner. Maptime is simultaneously flexible and structured, creating space for mapping tutorials, workshops, ongoing projects with a shared goal, and independent/collaborative work time. Beginners most welcome!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- International Humanitarian Mapathon 2025!1 Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
MaptimeLA is partnering with folks from around the world to host the 2025 International Humanitarian Mapathon!
April 29, we'll be learning about OpenStreetMap, how to contribute to global humanitarian mapping efforts, and how to make your own maps using global data. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you have mapping experience or not. Just bring your laptop and we'll get you mapping right away!
RSVP here and also check out the mapathon website for more details and participating universities.
What’s happening? Join us at Metro HQ for the Mapathon kickoff! We'll be live streaming a keynote speaker, before getting into some hands-on humanitarian mapping in support of the 🌏 Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT).
Want to participate in the Crisis Map Challenge? You're in luck! We're hosting a workshop on how to use Felt! Come by Wednesday April 23, for a hands-on, beginner-friendly crash course workshop on making a map with Felt, an online mapping tool "Built for Anyone to make a Beautiful Map in Minutes". You'll have a few days to experiment with Felt before submissions to the map challenge are due on April 28.
Many thanks to 🚍 LA Metro and the 🗺️ theworksLA, for sponsoring our in-person Mapathon events!
LOCATION:
Metro HQ @ 1 Gateway PlazaExit the East end of Union Station where the Patsaourus Bus Plaza is and turn left to get to the Metro building. Take the escalators up to the 3rd floor and let the security guard know you're there for the Maptime meetup.
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