Proposal:Amenity=chautari
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| Proposal status: | Draft (under way) |
| Proposed by: | Anil Basnet, |
| Tagging: | amenity=chautari |
| Applies to: | node and area |
| Definition: | A chautari is a rest stop usually found along the foot trails of rural Nepal. They are usually made by piling stones to create a platform and usually have a banyan or peepal (Ficus religiosa) tree, or both, planted to provide shade. |
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| Draft started: | 2023-04-14 |
Proposal
This proposal suggests introducing a new tag "amenity=chautari" to map public resting places in Nepal. The tag is intended to be used to identify Chautaris, a common feature of the Nepalese landscape that serves as a public resting place for travelers and locals.
Rationale
Chautari is a Nepali term that refers to a public resting place, typically located along trails, roads, and highways. Chautaris can be made of stone, concrete, or wood and are usually shaded by trees. They provide a place for travelers, trekkers, and locals to rest, socialize, and share information. In many rural areas of Nepal, Chautaris are an essential part of the social and cultural fabric, serving as a meeting point for locals to discuss issues, settle disputes, and make decisions. However, currently, there is no proper tagging scheme for Chautaris in OpenStreetMap. The proposed "amenity=chautari" tag would allow users to accurately identify and map these public spaces, making it easier for people to find and use them while traveling.
Tagging
The proposed tag "amenity=chautari" would be used to identify public resting places in Nepal, typically located along trails, roads, and highways. The tag should be applied to a node or an area, depending on the size and shape of the Chautari. Other relevant tags like "name" and "description" can also be added to provide additional information about the Chautari.
Examples
Examples of where the "amenity=chautari" tag can be applied include:
- Along trekking routes in the Himalayas
- On highways and roads throughout Nepal
- In rural and urban areas where public spaces are limited
Rendering
The proposed "amenity=chautari" tag could be rendered on OSM maps in a similar way to other amenities like "amenity=drinking_water" or "amenity=toilets". The rendering should highlight the presence of a Chautari and provide basic information like its name and location.
Features/Pages affected
The proposed "amenity=chautari" tag would be a new feature in OpenStreetMap, so it would not affect any existing features or pages.
External discussions
To gather feedback and opinions on the proposed "amenity=chautari" tag, discussions are ongoing on OSM Nepal community pages. Feedback and suggestions from the community can help refine the proposal and make it more widely accepted.
Comments
Please comment on the discussion page.