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The Matrix – Mapzen's Time-Distance Service is Here!

Time and Distance are at your command via the Matrix!

Meaningful Geocoding - Address Search & The Two Core Principles of Geocoding

There are many things involved in Searching for Places. It’s not the easiest thing to do because, as it turns out, the world is a complex place. Today, we're tackling addresses and making sense of addresses.

Targeted Editing – Does Your Airport Have a Polygon?

See where OpenStreetMap airports don't have polygons in your area, and fix them in iD (or JOSM) to see your changes live on the map!

Mapzen Search and Pelias Plugin Pulse

Find Mapzen Search on CDNJS, OpenLayers and Geocoder, plus demos!

Targeted Editing – Does Your School Have a Polygon?

See where OpenStreetMap schools don't have polygons in your area, and fix them in iD (or JOSM) to see your changes live on the map!

Targeted Editing – Does Your Hospital Have a Polygon?

See where OpenStreetMap hospitals don't have polygons in your area, and fix them in iD (or JOSM) to see your changes live on the map!

An Open Letter to Mapzen's CEO

While I agree with the sentiment of what you've written to the new owners of HERE, I can't help feeling there's a distinctly anti-OSM vibe from this piece.

An "Open" Letter to Audi AG, BMW Group, and Daimler AG

The heyday of map data as a defensible proprietary asset is rapidly coming to a close. Open up the HERE dataset and let an open data community help with its stewardship.