Think Global, Map Local!Introducing the

Open Green Map

Green Map System: Promoting inclusive participation insustainable community development since 1995

Engaging 600 communities in 55 countries, more than 400 locally published,uniquely designed Green Maps are already being used by millions of people

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We partner with students, community groups, NGOs,tourism and city agencies, social entrepreneurs and others

Each Green Map project has its own locally determined goals

All use Green Map Icons and our adaptable tools tocreate compelling local maps of all scales and formats

Icons Use as a font with any computer application or on stickers

Mapmaking Guides Adaptable for print or web maps, community involvement, etc.

Multimedia Resources Multilingual books, guides, workshops, exhibits, websites

Archives Green Maps, stories, videos, presentations and exchanges

Thousands of local green living, nature, social innovation andcultural sites have been charted in cities, towns and villages

Barcelona’s Sun Factory

Local Farmers & Artisans

Market

Robeson US’skayak tours

Yogyakarta ID’s Geologic Feature

Breda NL’s Eco Center

Hybrid Mass Transit

Green Map Icons identify, promote and link each site. The full set follows

However, the complete process can be difficult for many,preventing important local findings from being shared

Development Research Design Production

Open Green Map was created to:• lower technological and financial barriers to online mapping• increase public participation, exchange and impacts• preserve valuable community organizing and dissemination• make content sharable

Developing ‘live’, Open Green Map’s audience is growing asnew features, languages and resources are being added

World View displays every green site, starting with 2 from each map. Jump to maps from sites.

Explore the map by clicking each icon. You can filteryour view of the map by toggling the Legend’s icons.

Hover over any icon for its definitions. You can see who contributed each site.

To locate the Mapmaker’s overview, open the infowindow. Click tabs for public viewpoints & site evolution

Up to 8 icons for each site. Info Tab links to Profiles & locally designed map PDFs

Social inclusionindicators

At the Multimedia tab, everyone is invited to share theirown images, videos and PDFs about the green site

Other types of expressive multimedia such as podcasts will be added soon

The Impacts tab indexes important data that describeshow each site benefits individuals and communities

Now, map-wide outcomes can also be viewed. Later, find more advanced survey tools, calculators.

Connections tab helps users quickly compare sites that usethe same icons, expediting replication worldwide

At Maryland Zoo

Soon, this tab will include related links, volunteering, and other kinds of useful connections

Any language can be used in the info windows. We aretranslating key interfaces to invite broader participation

Spanish, Portuguese, and German are the first completed. Static pages have a translate tool

Mapmakers or users can choose different Google Map viewsto make lines, areas and topography stand out

Later, choose Open Street Map, Google Earth, other digital, historic or handmade base maps

Behind the scenes, map making and team management toolsrely on simple design and conventions for ease of use

Mapmakers can manage multiple teams charting different themes or districts in one city

Find great resources for involving the community andengaging media at OpenGreenMap.org/share_promote

Videos, party guides, presentation, education and promotional resources

Basic widgets let Mapmakers embed Open Green Mapsin websites now. Facebook & social apps are plannedSoon, filtered widgets, share a tour, static views and other sharing for residents & tourists

What’s Green Nearby?™ is our Smartphone website-in-development. Ideal for travel as well as everyday use

Transform travel exploration, add or enhance sites by phone, use on GPS, etc.

Beta launch of our mobile website is planned in parallelwith UN’s Climate Conference, December 2009

Open Green Map Mobile design in development © Green Map® System 2009. All rights reserved.

Each site includes what people are saying about it, theirimages and videos, etc. Add your comments, ratings, too

Open Green Map Mobile design in development © Green Map® System 2009. All rights reserved.

The legend will help people learn about the many facetsof sustainability, and quickly link to related sites

Open Green Map Mobile design in development © Green Map® System 2009. All rights reserved.

Open Green Map has gained great recognition and everyday, its maps are used and shared by more people

"...since it is interactive,the locals who really knowtheir home can give theinside scoop – it’ll be likebeing with the green in-crowd wherever youare… even my own town– will suddenly have awhole slew of new secretsrevealed.” EcoGeek.org

“It’s one of the more intriguingGoogle Maps interface efforts …in line with their exquisite mapdesign efforts to date … I lookforward to contributing what Iknow about my locale.”Spatial Sustain

“This online map programis fabulous and I'minspired. What a cool wayto get connected and seewhat's green around thecountry.”

Planet Pink n' Green

“The Stockholm Green Map is nowfully digital…you are encouraged tolist information or providecomments, thanks to an innovativeOpen Green Map.org platform usedby Green Mapmakers worldwide.”Delta Airlines magazine

Open Green Map team, summer 2008

Finalist: Index Awards

3rd: Cause/Affect

3rd: Tele Atlas Maps in Apps

Featured: NetSquared

Finalist: We Media Pitch It

Top 10: America’s Giving

Challenge

Join with Green Map System to help people everywhere takepart in creating and promoting sustainable communities!

Skill-building and Leadership through Green Mapmaking:

• Tech, Communications & Ecological Literacy

• Promotion for the Social & Green Economy

• Cross-culture Collaboration & Exchange

• Create a Lasting Record of Change

• Experiential & Service Learning

• Place-based Planning & Visioning

• Voice Assessment of Current Issues & Innovations

• Orientation to Community Assets & Challenges © Green Map System, Inc. 2009

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