cc @SColchester see suggestion here for mapping instructions
Many thanks! Based on what you shared have updated:
“Since Bing imagery was captured, there have been significant changes in this area. Buildings now tagged as destroyed or damaged but visible on aerial imagery as existing and intact likely should not be edited as Bing imagery predates the most recent conflict. We recommend activating a JOSM paint style to highlight buildings with damaged/destroyed tags.”
@mikelmaron makes a good point about consumers being familiar with OSM data pipelines. Not sure how difficult it would be to add OHM-based data pipelines to what humanitarian consumers use. The good news on that front is that we have a Tasking Manager instance ready for use. Bad, but possibly not insurmountable news is that we’d need to import pre-bombing base data from non-OSM sources for licensing reasons. Good or bad news is that we might have more flexibility / freedom with tagging conventions.
@jessiepech - I sent a DM to set up a call. Would be good to be aware of how we could help in any way, even if OSM is primary data source.
Hi all, I wanted to thank you again for your feedback and the constructive discussion on this thread. On 30 July, 2024, HOT volunteers completed the mapping and validation of 12 projects in HOT’s tasking manager in Gaza. Humanitarians are already using the data to update their analyses. Unfortunately, the conflict is still ongoing and we can’t yet move forward with concrete next steps for now. Everything is documented on the wiki. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hello, thanks all for this thread. I wonder if there’s any update now that a ceasefire has been agreed and people and humanitarian organisations are returning to Gaza.
The wiki page Gaza Update 2024 - OpenStreetMap Wiki was updated last time in September 2024.
Hi @ccamara,
Thank you for following up and it is a good question. The context in Gaza remains very fluid. While we have been monitoring the situation, it will take some time for partners to adequately go from response to planning recovery programs. The need there is unprecedented. I hope to see OSM as part of the recovery and I have seen at least initial regional interest. As for damage, we are researching damage methodologies at HOT, but do not feel there is any “one” answer out there right now. If you are interested in collaborating or more discussion feel free to reach out here or my email jessie.pechmann@hotosm.org.
It’s sad to realize that the Israeli army will probably have all this data available, but are probably not eager to share it with the community.