Backend: New new geocoding library

[laredotornado]

We are using the following GeoCoding library

geopy==1.21.0

for resolving addresses to latitude and lonitudes. However, this library now has a dependence on Google, which we would prefer not to use. We need to use a new library, which would fit in to the file directory/services/location_service.py in the "get_coords" method.

The only requirement is that this library be Python based and free to use, even if it is rate-limited.

[stepsbystep]

Sign me up @laredotornado!

[laredotornado]

Thanks @stepsbystep ! assigned

[stepsbystep]

New geocoding library is tested and in use with the current parse_coop_csv @laredotornado!

We are now using the OpenStreet Maps nominatim library
Check the following for more information
https://www.natasshaselvaraj.com/a-step-by-step-guide-on-geocoding-in-python/
https://nominatim.org/release-docs/latest/api/Overview/

There are two pushes. The first has the new code but is not properly described. The second push adds a line of documentation.

[stepsbystep]

I've created the getGeoLoc object class. It functions correctly in parse_coop_csv.

[stepsbystep]

LocationServices updated but not working yet

[SteveEdiger]

Wow, Barry! Great work, and keeping it in the FOSS environment, too!!! Steve Ediger Founding Worker-Owner, ChiCommons LWCA http://www.chicommons.coop

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[maxgraziano]

Fixed in '3.1-model-refactor'. Continues to use GeoPy but fetches data from Nominatim as opposed to Google.