How OpenStreetMap Navigates the Complex Politics and Cartography of Global Place Names

October 1, 2026

From the exclamation marks of Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! in Quebec to the ubiquity of Springfields across the United States, the tiny…

State of the Map 2026 Opens Call for Posters, Offering Global Contributors a Visual Stage for OpenStreetMap Research and Community Initiatives

September 27, 2026

Organizers of State of the Map 2026 have officially launched the Call for Posters, inviting cartographers, academic researchers, community organizers,…

OpenStreetMap Foundation Opens Door to EU Research Partnerships, Urging Consortia to Support Living Digital Commons

September 27, 2026

The OpenStreetMap Foundation has formally signaled its willingness to participate in European Union-funded research and innovation initiatives, inviting academic, institutional,…

Global Mapping Leaders Convene at Local Chapters and Communities Congress 2026 to Address Growth, Governance, and Grassroots Challenges

September 26, 2026

Grassroots cartographers, open-data advocates, and community organizers from around the world gathered virtually on Saturday, March 28, for the Local…

OpenStreetMap Foundation Awards Proton AG Platinum Corporate Membership Following €70,000 in Unsolicited Contributions

September 22, 2026

The OpenStreetMap Foundation has officially designated Proton AG as a Platinum Corporate Member, marking the organization’s highest tier of corporate…

How OpenStreetMap Balances 115 Million Names Across the Globe

September 21, 2026

Whether referring to the distinctively punctuated municipality of Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! in Quebec, the dozens of communities sharing the name Springfield…

OpenStreetMap Foundation Seeks Strategic Role in EU Projects, Urging Consortia to Support the Digital Commons

August 15, 2026

The OpenStreetMap Foundation (OSMF) is calling on research consortia, institutional planners, and academic teams developing European Union project proposals to…