diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/.config.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/.config.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..62b7dbc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/.config.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+contact_links:
+ - name: GeoPandas Discussions
+ url: https://github.com/geopandas/geopandas/discussions
+ about: Ask a general question about GeoPandas (e.g., usage, installation)
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/installation_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/installation_issue.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 6e588b9..0000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/installation_issue.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,31 +0,0 @@
----
-
-name: Installation Issue
-about: Ask about installing geopandas
-title: ""
-labels: "installation"
-
----
-
-- [ ] I have read the [documentation on installation](https://geopandas.org/install.html) and followed the instructions provided.
-
-- [ ] I have looked through [issues labeled "installation"](https://github.com/geopandas/geopandas/labels/installation) in the geopandas repo.
-
-- If your issue is related to installation using the `conda-forge` channel, please open an issue in [geopandas-feedstock repository](https://github.com/conda-forge/geopandas-feedstock) instead.
-
----
-
-#### System information
-
-[what operating system do you have and what package management system are you
-using]
-
-#### Environment details
-
-
-
-[if using conda, paste the output of `conda info` and `conda list`; if using
-pip, `pip freeze`]
-
-
-
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit_question.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit_question.md
deleted file mode 100644
index c118c3d..0000000
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit_question.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,24 +0,0 @@
----
-
-name: Submit Question
-about: Ask a general question about geopandas
-title: "QST:"
-labels: "question"
-
----
-
-- [ ] I have searched the [geopandas] tag on [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/geopandas) and [GIS StackExchange](https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/geopandas) for similar questions.
-
-- [ ] I have asked my usage related question on [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com) or [GIS StackExhange](https://gis.stackexchange.com).
-
----
-
-#### Question about geopandas
-
-**Note**: If you'd still like to submit a question, please read [this guide](
-https://matthewrocklin.com/blog/work/2018/02/28/minimal-bug-reports) detailing how to provide the necessary information for us to reproduce your question.
-
-```python
-# Your code here, if applicable
-
-```
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3fe6cd4..4e2fdfc 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -50,16 +50,15 @@ dependency, required for spatial joins. ``rtree`` requires the C library [``libs
Those packages depend on several low-level libraries for geospatial analysis, which can be a challenge to install. Therefore, we recommend to install GeoPandas using the [conda package manager](https://conda.io/en/latest/). See the [installation docs](https://geopandas.readthedocs.io/en/latest/install.html) for more details.
-
Get in touch
------------
- Ask usage questions ("How do I?") on [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/geopandas) or [GIS StackExchange](https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/geopandas).
+- Get involved in [discussions on GitHub](https://github.com/geopandas/geopandas/discussions)
- Report bugs, suggest features or view the source code [on GitHub](https://github.com/geopandas/geopandas).
- For a quick question about a bug report or feature request, or Pull Request, head over to the [gitter channel](https://gitter.im/geopandas/geopandas).
- For less well defined questions or ideas, or to announce other projects of interest to GeoPandas users, ... use the [mailing list](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/geopandas).
-
Examples
--------
diff --git a/doc/source/getting_started.md b/doc/source/getting_started.md
index 87af771..e557837 100644
--- a/doc/source/getting_started.md
+++ b/doc/source/getting_started.md
@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ Examples Gallery
## Installation
-GeoPandas is written in pure Python, but has several dependencies written in C
-([GEOS](https://geos.osgeo.org), [GDAL](https://www.gdal.org/), [PROJ](https://proj.org/)). Those base C libraries can sometimes be a challenge to
-install. Therefore, we advise you to closely follow the recommendations below to avoid
+GeoPandas is written in pure Python, but has several dependencies written in C
+([GEOS](https://geos.osgeo.org), [GDAL](https://www.gdal.org/), [PROJ](https://proj.org/)). Those base C libraries can sometimes be a challenge to
+install. Therefore, we advise you to closely follow the recommendations below to avoid
installation problems.
### Easy way
@@ -29,22 +29,21 @@ conda install -c conda-forge geopandas
### Detailed instructions
-Do you prefer ``pip install`` or installation from source? Or specific version? See
+Do you prefer ``pip install`` or installation from source? Or specific version? See
{doc}`detailed instructions `.
### What now?
-- If you don't have GeoPandas yet, check {doc}`Installation `.
-- If you have never used GeoPandas and want to get familiar with it and its core
- functionality quickly, see {doc}`Getting Started Tutorial `.
+- If you don't have GeoPandas yet, check {doc}`Installation `.
+- If you have never used GeoPandas and want to get familiar with it and its core
+ functionality quickly, see {doc}`Getting Started Tutorial `.
- Detailed illustration how to work with different parts of GeoPandas, how to make maps,
- manage projections, spatially merge data or geocode are part of our
- {doc}`User Guide `.
-- And if you are interested in the complete
- documentation of all classes, functions, method and attributes GeoPandas offers,
+ manage projections, spatially merge data or geocode are part of our
+ {doc}`User Guide `.
+- And if you are interested in the complete
+ documentation of all classes, functions, method and attributes GeoPandas offers,
{doc}`API Reference ` is here for you.
-
```{container} button
{doc}`Installation ` {doc}`Introduction `
@@ -56,9 +55,9 @@ Do you prefer ``pip install`` or installation from source? Or specific version?
Haven't found what you were looking for?
- Ask usage questions ("How do I?") on [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/geopandas) or [GIS StackExchange](https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/geopandas).
+- Get involved in [discussions on GitHub](https://github.com/geopandas/geopandas/discussions)
- Report bugs, suggest features or view the source code on [GitHub](https://github.com/geopandas/geopandas).
- For a quick question about a bug report or feature request, or Pull Request,
head over to the [gitter channel](https://gitter.im/geopandas/geopandas).
- For less well defined questions or ideas, or to announce other projects of
interest to GeoPandas users, ... use the [mailing list](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/geopandas).
-