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Our History

  • 2022

    Green Mapmaking of all kinds continues to engage communities everywhere! 

  • 2021

    What's Nearby? Explore with our new app, created by the GISCollective - bit.ly/OGMapp

  • 2021

    We took part! Great events and meetings around COP26, the UN Climate Conference

  • 2020

    Pivoting with Recovery Icons, MoRUS Museum exhibition and events

  • 2020

    We have a new open source mapping platform taking shape at new.OpenGreenMap.org! Explore OGM2

  • 2019

    Expanding into local placemaking

  • 2018

    Going Open Announced! This website launched, with new policies, mapping options, stories and much more.

  • 2017

    The United Nations' 2030 Goals (the SDGs) are matched to our icons!

  • 2017

    TED Residency and TED Talk by director Wendy Brawer

  • 2016

    Going Open confirmed, new website development.

  • 2015

    Branching Out with Projects, Updating our Impacts

  • 2014

    Mobile Site Collector WebApp launched online.

  • 2013

    Creative Climate Award, Experiences & Placemaking.

  • 2012

    Green Map Archive debuts at New York Public Library.

  • 2011

    Consulting, Partnerships & New Initiatives

  • 2010

    Green Map iPhone App & Mobile website beta release

  • 2009

    Interactive Open Green Map platform launched

  • 2008

    Green Map Icons, Version 3 released

  • 2007

    GreenMap.org relaunched as the 'Greenhouse'.

  • 2006

    “Mapping our Common Ground” published with Canadian, Cuban and Brazilian partners

  • 2005

    Aichi Expo hosts major World's Fair exhibition, led by Aichi Green Map & Green Map Japan

  • 2004

    Green Map Atlas published as a book, website and CD, with Green Map Japan

  • 2003

    Hubs in Latin America, Europe, Japan & Cuba
    European Gathering in Copenhagen, 2003

  • 2002

    Global Green Mapmakers Summit in Bellagio Italy

  • 2001

    Millionth Green Map to be printed: LoMap, Lower Manhattan youth view

  • 2000

    EXPO 2000 honors Green Map System in Hannover Germany

  • 1999

    National Sustainability Award from the President’s Council and other honors

  • 1998

    Youth Green Mapmaking program launched

  • 1997

    Green Map Projects on every continent

  • 1996

    The very first Green Map (eCopenhagen Map) using co-designed Icons published

  • 1995

    Global movement initiated. Universal icons, system & website design begin

  • 1992

    Original Green Apple Map of NYC published, sparking global interest

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