A few months ago we profiled Washington D.C.’s Green Map. That city’s map is part of a greater movement spearheaded by Green Map, which is based in New York City. According to their website, Green Map “has engaged communities worldwide in mapping green living, nature and cultural resources since 1995.” Green Map can be found in “over 600 communities in 55 countries.” Green Map’s mission is “to spur inclusive participation [to empower] communities worldwide to chart their progress toward a sustainable future.”

The most recent venture from the people at Green Map is Open Green Map. This new site is “an interactive space for everyone to share their insights, images and impacts about local green sites of all kinds. Open Green Map connects the booming ‘go local,’ green development and ecotourism movements, empowering widespread participation in critical local environment, climate and equity issues worldwide.” Open Green Map relies on open source technology, like that found in Google Maps.

In addition to the website, there is also an app for the iPhone. Although it was not included on a recent guest post of five green iPhone apps, this program is “a handy tool for connecting with green resources on the go.”

The Green Map System,

• creates adaptable map-making processes, accessible tools and universal icons that allow local Green Map teams to identify and share information about the green living sites and natural, cultural and social resources in their communities

• helps local teams to gain valuable skills in collaborative decision-making, project management, community organizing and communications as part of their map-making process

• promotes international collaboration with a global network of Mapmakers who share ideas and contribute valuable insights for the Green Map movement from a variety of cultural perspectives

• provides educational programs, events, print and multimedia resources, interactive web and mobile platforms, all to support professional, institutional, youth and grassroots project leaders in highlighting the emerging green economy, celebrating the uniqueness of home and protecting biodiversity

To find a map of your town or neighborhood, take a look at this global Google map. If there is not one, make one! Check out this tutorial from Green Map.

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