OpenStreetMap Launches Vector Tiles

2025-07-24

The OpenStreetMap Foundation announces the deployment of vector tiles on its servers and the release of the layer on the OSM website. This follows over a year of development, including months of testing and optimization for speed and reliability. The result is a sharper, faster visual experience. Developers can leverage this vector data source to create custom styles and utilize the new OSMF-hosted tiles. Further evolution of the Shortbread spec and styles is planned, with community feedback encouraged.

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Sovereign Tech Fund Invests in OpenStreetMap

2024-12-20

The OpenStreetMap Foundation received a €384,000 grant from the Sovereign Tech Agency to ensure the stability, growth, and modernization of its core software. This funding will be used to update code, improve documentation and testing infrastructure, and enhance core infrastructure, including addressing vandalism and exploring new data interaction methods. Two new roles will be created, including an OSM Core Software Development Facilitator to coordinate developer efforts and foster community contributions.

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