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Comparison of Options for a Map of Community Networks
Goals
- Visualisation of the extent of the CN movement around the world
- Identify countries/regions/localities which are 'hotspots' for CNs, and where the 'blanks' are…
- Identify where there are active meso orgs that CNs can go to for support
- The different technologies used
- The spread of CNs over time (assuming time was a variable included in the mapping mechanism
Options
Build on Cocomap by Article19
Adapt Libertura map for CRs to CNs
MapSVG and Wordpress
Source: MapSVG
Pros:
- Geo-located database in CSV format can be imported/exported from MapSVG allowing for independent editing of a data source on Github or similar.
- Very quick development time as MapSVG has many features well-suited to a CN map.
- Using an SVG map allows for speedy loading, lower data consumption, and local/offline use potentially. It also offers a potential layer of imprecision allowing CNs to be identified in a country without having to offer the precise geo-location.
Cons:
- Not Open Source
- Operating in WordPress is not ideal if the the goal is to have all CNs update their own information on the map. The CSV database import/export option combined with Github could mitigate this somewhat.