OpenGeofiction
So this is my second week of active mapping using the in browser editor and I’ve created a pricy neighborhood next to the Margenson airport. I’ve spend some time on the detailing and added all of the buildings, roads, ways…
How do you guys find it? What can I do better?
(The buildings near the neighborhood will get a redone. For example the 8Hotel that is way tooo big :D)
Discussion
Comment from zhenkang on 8 September 2018 at 02:00
Just a question though, why is the town close to the airport? Unless it is a cargo base, then the town should not be too close. Otherwise turn it into some industrial area.
It looks good for beginners’ standards, but I prefer if the buildings are terraced.
For improvement start thinking what amenities are needed. Name the roads too.
Comment from Lyriax on 8 September 2018 at 07:18
I thought the accessibility to the airport is a very good plus for buisnessman and frequent travellers. Also because it is not flight path for approaching airplanes the noise pollution wouldn’t be too high.
Amenities will also follow soon and the roads will be also named.
One more question to all experienced mappers. Is there a possibility to copy ALL of the roads, buildings… in a town and move it to another place?
Comment from zhenkang on 8 September 2018 at 07:49
Well, as the airport is not that major, I doubt there will be many travellers through that airport. Nevertheless, it is still pretty unreasonable given the ocassional noise.
It is possible to move your stuff. But ask someone. It involves using JOSM.
Comment from Gubble on 9 September 2018 at 16:39
This town looks absolutely incredible! The detail is amazing. You needn’t bother making each terraced house seperate, that’s just nitpicky criticism which is, at least in my opinion, rather over the top. Did you also draw the sports park? The layout of that park and the parking lots is incredible.
As Zhenkang said, it is rather close to the airport. It would almost definitely be easier to move the airport further away as opposed to moving the town- the town is already dependant on the shapes of the highway and the rail. Also, the motorway interchange is rather messy- some of the shapes are a bit wierd, the bridges aren’t tagged and the curves don’t have enough points.
Comment from zhenkang on 9 September 2018 at 22:47
@MrOobling haha I didnt think of that. Yep it will be more reasonable to move the airport.
Comment from Lyriax on 15 September 2018 at 21:41
@thesmithmcleod Whaaaat? I don’t actually know what you mean. I didn’t plan to make an easter egg… :D What is belinda? Im to confused. Can you please explain. :D