Overview

POIMap is a community-driven OpenStreetMap project that aims to provide a platform for sharing important points of interest. This JavaScript-based web application allows users to contribute and visualize POIs on an interactive map, ensuring that critical information is accessible to those who need it most.

Features

Interactive Map: A zoomable and pannable OSM map displaying contributed POIs.

Contribution System: Users can add new POIs or update existing ones using a simple web form.

POI Details: Each POI has a dedicated popup window with details such as location, description, and contributor information.

Filtering and Sorting: Filter POIs by category, location, or contributor to focus on specific areas of interest.

Goals

The primary goals of POIMap are:

Community Engagement: To foster community engagement through crowdsourced contributions, promoting civic participation and social responsibility.

Information Sharing: To provide a platform for sharing important information with others who may benefit from it.

How to Use

Open the web application in a browser (e.g., Google Chrome).

Click on the "Add POI" button to contribute a new point of interest.

Fill out the contribution form with details such as location, description, and category.

Explore the map to view contributed POIs.

Get Involved

Join our community by contributing to the project! You can:

Contribute POIs: Add new points of interest or update existing ones using the web form.

Report Issues: Help us improve the application by reporting bugs or suggesting features.

Participate in Discussions: Engage with the community through our issue tracker and discussion forums.

License

POIMap is licensed under the permissive MIT license. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute the code as you see fit.