Many of the best OpenStreetMap tools emerge organically as personal projects built by members of the global community. Informal structures can be great for getting a project off the ground, but at some point they become a barrier to its growth and sustainability. In 2020 OpenStreetMap US launched its Charter Project program to support the long-term stewardship of projects that are integral to the open mapping ecosystem. Through this program, community tools can grow within the 501(c)(3) frame...
