Introducing the
ThinkOpen Global, Map Local! Green Map
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Green Map System: Promoting inclusive participation in sustainable community development since 1995 Engaging 660 communities in 55 countries, more than 400 locally published, uniquely designed Green Maps are already being used by millions of people
A Green Map is a locally created map that uses Green Map Icons to chart local green living, natural, social and cultural resources
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 to create 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 and cultural sites have been charted in cities, towns and villages Green Map Icons identify, promote and link each site.
Barcelona’s Sun Factory
Local Farmers & Artisans Market
Yogyakarta ID’s Geologic Feature
Breda NL’s Eco Center
Robeson US’s kayak tours
Hybrid Mass Transit
GreenMap.org/icons
Green Maps New York’s energy-themed Powerful Green Map
LoMap: Lower Manhattan by youth
THE 4Bs!
Green Maps Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Milwaukee, USA
Green Maps Tokyo, Japan
Singapore
Green Maps New York’s energy-themed Powerful Green Map
LoMap: Lower Manhattan by youth
GreenAppleMap.org
Creative outcomes include Green Map murals, videos, dances, songs and tours Havana, Cuba Permanent Mural
Salt Lake City USA Professional Dance Company
Pereira, Colombia Portable Mural by Students
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
Open Green Map’s audience is growing as new 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 filter your 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 info window. Click tabs for public viewpoints & site evolution Up to 8 icons for each site. Info Tab links to Profiles & locally designed map PDFs
Social inclusion indicators
At the Multimedia tab, everyone is invited to share their own 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 describes how 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 use the same icons, expediting replication worldwide Soon, this tab will include related links, volunteering, and other kinds of useful connections
At Maryland Zoo
Any language can be used in the info windows. We are translating key interfaces to invite broader participation Spanish, Portuguese, French and German completed. Chinese and Swedish underway
Mapmakers or users can choose different Google Map views to 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 tools rely on simple design and conventions for ease of use Mapmakers can manage multiple teams charting different themes or districts in one city
At the Share & Promote menu, find great resources for involving the community and engaging media Videos, party guides, presentation, education and promotional resources
Try the Mobile Website (beta) at GreenMap.org Download the Green Map iPhone App What’s Green Nearby?™ is featured, along with our global movement
Search by Icon or find everything nearby now. Plans for more robust mobile experiences are in the works
Today, Widgets are Debuting! Be the first to add to your website or blog! GreenMap.org/widgets
Embed our interactive maps and widgets in your website or blog
Youth Worldwide - GreenMap.org/youth
GreenMap.org/csr - Encouraging efficiency, cultural change to support sustainability measures, and connect to community Green Map charting Nokia‘s Gold LEED building in Beijing
International awards and national recognition for our non-profit, global-local network and powerful tools Organization awards include:
Open Green Map:
US National Sustainability Award: New Communications Tools
Winner: Living Labs Global
United Nations Global Best Practices 100
3rd: CauseAffect
The Tech Awards Laureate
3rd: Tele Atlas Maps in Apps
Spirit of the Land - Salt Lake City Olympics EXPO 2000 Project Award the World Eyebeam Art & Tech Eco-Viz
Finalist: Index Awards
Featured: NetSquared Finalist: We Media Pitch It
Diverse media coverage underscores our worldwide reach and importance in emerging markets & established capitals Our story generates local interest around the world: BBC
Treehugger
New York Times
Fast Company
Jakarta Post
The Economist
Google Maps Mania
Tout Azimut
Afrika T
Youth Today
The L Magazine
Brote Ecol贸gico
Asia News
Israel 21C
Urbanist
Click2Map
WNYC
Xiamen
Communication Arts
Ec么llo
Join with Green Map System to help people everywhere take part in creating and promoting sustainable communities! Skill-building and Leadership through Green Mapmaking: • Technology and Communications for Sustainability • Promotion for the Social, Green & Low-Carbon Economy • Cross-culture Collaboration & Exchange • Create a Lasting Record of Change • Experiential & Service Learning • Ecological Literacy, Place-based Planning & Visioning • Voice Assessment of Current Issues & Innovations • Orientation to Community Assets & Challenges
Green Map Trends
658 cities, towns and campuses 55 countries involved in Green Mapmaking 30% rate of increase in number of new projects yearly 500+
printed and online Green Maps published
5 Million printed copies 145 countries using our website, GreenMap.org 5,000 Green Map iPhone Apps downloaded in first 2 weeks
Think Global, Map Local!
Explore GreenMap.org and get involved! Contact Green Map System: info@greenmap.org
+1 212 674 1631
Richer, more interactive versions of our mobile website will replace the current beta version
Open Green Map Mobile design in development
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Each site includes what people are saying about it, their images and videos, etc. Add your comments, ratings, too
Open Green Map Mobile design in development
Š Green MapŽ System 2009. All rights reserved.
The legend will help people learn about the many facets of sustainability, and quickly link to related sites
Open Green Map Mobile design in development
Š Green MapŽ System 2009. All rights reserved.