Urbanism and Computing

For the present purpose, let us define urbanism as mapping.

Since the purpose of the blog was previously defined as computing, the general question is about computer mapping.

My idea is to create a place on line where people can do their own mapping.

I propose teaching people to write their own mapping software. Contrary to what appears to be prevailing thought, this will make it easier for people to access the technology.

I described the blog as a place to ask questions. If I can formulate a series of questions that anyone can follow ...

My other thought is to separate the process of recording observations from the rendering component of the mapping process, by describing a language for making observations. Again, this should make the process in question much more accessible.

Finally, a business component of some sort seems to be central to any enterprise, but how is that done? Similar to the idea of teaching people to write their own software, what about teaching people to organize their own businesses? If we teach people to write software, they will innovate, and their innovations should be turned into products, which is the role of business.

My plan is to write to anyone I can find who might be able to help, and ask them to read the questions and thoughts I'm recording, and for information to publish here, or other kinds of support they might suggest.