MapRVA
We are a group of mapping enthusiasts in Richmond, Virginia who work to create and share geospatial data of our city using OpenStreetMap.
Featured Work
Mapping Pedestrian Infrastructure
We are mapping every sidewalk and pedestrian crossing in Richmond.
Surveillance Devices
Mapping the surveillance state we all live in. Cameras, ALPRs, & gunshot detectors.
Mapping the Jan 2025 Water Crisis
We are creating maps of where and when the water crisis affected Richmonders.
Meetups
MapRVA hosts both in-person and virtual meetups! Check out our events calendar below, and get in touch with us via Slack.
Upcoming Events
- August 21, 2025 @6pm: Carytown Meetup + Survey Trip! - Meet at New York Deli
- September 4, 2025 @6pm: Meetup at Main Library
- September 18, 2025 @6pm: Virtual Map & Yap
Recent Events
- August 7, 2025: Transportation Mapping Workshop (Joint event with PlanRVA)
- July 30, 2025: Mappy Hour: Map Pedestrian Infrastructure in RVA! (Hosted by OpenStreetMap US)
- July 24, 2025: The Future of Pedestrian and Bike Infrastructure Mapping in RVA (Joint event with PlanRVA)
- July 10, 2025: Open Mapping in Richmond: A Community Meeting (Joint event with PlanRVA)
Event Calendar
MapRVA In the News
- 🗺️ An easier-to-navigate Richmond speeding map The Church Hill Lookout, August 8, 2025
- Stamen at State of the Map US 2025 Stamen Design, July 16, 2025
- Mapper Highlight: MapRVA OpenStreetMap US Staff, Jacob Hall, and Daniel Schep, April 24, 2025
- New RVA maps unlocked The Church Hill Lookout, February 7, 2025
- A School Budget Draft, a Water Outage Map, and Local Artwork Cheers RVA!, January 23, 2025
- From pooping outside to brushing with La Croix: how Richmonders survived the water crisis Axios Richmond, January 13, 2025
- Status update: Greater Richmond’s water outages VPM News, January 7, 2025
