In the wake of the Haitian earthquake entries on OpenStreetMap soared as volunteers helped map the country's roads, and more importantly, details of the 'quake's impact.
More here.
New tool for creating geographic visualisations
For the US only, but is makes mapping geographic data possible without expensive software. Clearmaps
Skateboarding and the City
One of out third year dissertation students, a colleague and I are currently involved in a project in collaboration with Dance City and Northern Architecture (both here in Newcastle upon Tyne). Part of the methodology involves skaters mapping their Newcastle. Some of the maps - which can be seen here and here - will form part of an exhibition at Dance City in June.
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