Code for Pakistan Mapathon
Date:
September 14 @ 09:00
9:00 am — 6:00 pmth
Time:
September 14 @ 09:00
9:00 am — 6:00 pm
Location:
H-506, H-507, H-509
Organised By:
Playground
Audience:
All Faculty Members, All HU Community, All Students, Public
Description:
Mapathon 2024 is a nationwide hybrid event bringing together participants from Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, and online platforms. Organized by Code for Pakistan, this event aims to address urban challenges through collaborative mapping activities. Participants will utilize digital tools to map their neighborhoods, contributing valuable data that will be accessible through an innovative platform. The event will include interactive workshops, mapping sessions, and creative contributions from artists, all geared toward making our cities more livable and sustainable.
Who Should Attend:
Mapathon 2024 is open to everyone passionate about mapping, urban planning, technology, and civic engagement. Whether you are a technologist, designer, artist, urban expert, student, or community member, your participation is welcome. No prior mapping experience is necessary; training and support will be provided.
Mapathon 2024 is open to everyone passionate about mapping, urban planning, technology, and civic engagement. Whether you are a technologist, designer, artist, urban expert, student, or community member, your participation is welcome. No prior mapping experience is necessary; training and support will be provided.
Event Locations:
The event will be held in person at the following locations:
The event will be held in person at the following locations:
- Karachi: Habib University, Horizon Studios
Training and Workshops:
The event will feature workshops led by experts in GIS, urban planning, and civic technology. A dedicated session on mapping will be available to ensure all participants are comfortable with the tools, making it an inclusive event for all skill levels.
The event will feature workshops led by experts in GIS, urban planning, and civic technology. A dedicated session on mapping will be available to ensure all participants are comfortable with the tools, making it an inclusive event for all skill levels.
Objectives:
Mapathon 2024 aims to:
Mapathon 2024 aims to:
- Create comprehensive maps of neighborhoods across Pakistan.
- Raise public awareness about urban challenges.
- Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration among participants.
- Establish an open data repository for ongoing acces
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