[FEATURE] Generate Complex Geometries from OpenStreetMap When Overzooming

[bchapuis]

Description

When zooming in beyond a certain level, roads and other features in OpenStreetMap (OSM) remain as simple lines. This feature proposes generating more detailed geometries dynamically, such as:

• Converting road lines into polygons based on width and number of lanes.
• Adding sidewalks, bike lanes, and parking areas as separate polygons.
• Enhancing details for bridges, tunnels, and land use areas.

This would make maps more detailed and visually accurate at higher zoom levels.

Use Case

This feature would improve how maps look and function when zoomed in.
Other OSM data, like buildings, tunnels, and bridges, could also benefit from this approach.

Expected Impact

This enhancement would make full use of OpenStreetMap’s data to create more detailed and useful maps. To my knowledge, this use case is not currently covered by other tile servers and would make Baremaps particularly useful for scenarios where high zoom levels (15-20) need to be generated dynamically.