Introducing the Open Green Map, updated September 2009

1. Introducing the
Think Global, MapMap
Open Green Local!

2. ®
Green Map System: Promoting inclusive participation in
sustainable community development since 1995
Engaging nearly 600 communities in 55 countries, 400 locally published,
uniquely designed Green Maps are already being used by millions of people

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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. The full set follows
Barcelona’s Local Farmers
Robeson US’s
Sun Factory & Artisans
kayak tours
Market
Yogyakarta ID’s Breda NL’s Hybrid
Geologic Feature Eco Center Mass Transit

8. 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

9. Developing ‘live’, 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. Any language can be used in the info windows. We are
translating key interfaces to invite broader participation
Spanish, Portuguese, and German are the first completed. Static pages have a translate tool

16. 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

17. 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

18. Basic widgets let Mapmakers embed Open Green Maps
in websites now. Facebook & social apps are planned
Soon, filtered widgets, share a tour, static views and other sharing for residents & tourists

19. What’s Green Nearby?™ is our Smartphone website-in-
development. Ideal for travel as well as everyday use
Transform travel exploration, add or enhance sites by phone, use on GPS, etc.

20. Beta launch of our mobile website is planned in parallel
with UN’s Climate Conference, December 2009

21. Each site includes what people are saying about it, their
images and videos, etc. Add your comments, ratings, too

22. The legend will help people learn about the many facets
of sustainability

23. Open Green Map has gained great recognition and every
day, its maps are used and shared by more people
“This online map program “It’s one of the more intriguing
is fabulous and I'm Google Maps interface efforts …
inspired. What a cool way in line with their exquisite map
to get connected and see design efforts to date … I look
what's green around the forward to contributing what I
country.” know about my locale.”
Planet Pink n' Green Spatial Sustain
"...since it is interactive, “The Stockholm Green Map is now
the locals who really know fully digital…you are encouraged to
their home can give the list information or provide
inside scoop – it’ll be like comments, thanks to an innovative
being with the green in- Open Green Map.org platform used
crowd wherever you by Green Mapmakers worldwide.” Finalist: Index Awards
are… even my own town Delta Airlines magazine
– will suddenly have a 3rd: Cause/Affect
whole slew of new secrets 3rd: Tele Atlas Maps in Apps
revealed.” EcoGeek.org
Featured: NetSquared
Finalist: We Media Pitch It
Top 10: America’s Giving
Challenge
Open Green Map team, summer 2008

24. Join with Green Map System to help people everywhere take
part in creating and promoting sustainable communities!
Skill-building and Leadership through Green Mapmaking:
• Tech, Communications & Ecological Literacy
• Promotion for the Social & Green Economy
• Cross-culture Collaboration & Exchange
• Create a Lasting Record of Change
• Experiential & Service Learning
GreenMap.org
• Place-based Planning & Visioning
• Voice Assessment of Current Issues & Innovations
• Orientation to Community Assets & Challenges © Green Map System, Inc. 2009

25. Think Global, Map Social!
Explore GreenMap.org
and get involved!
Contact Green Map System:
info@greenmap.org +1 212 674 1631