Daily Updated Datasets from OpenStreetMap

OSM for Cities is a platform designed to provide easy access to city-level OpenStreetMap data. It aims to simplify retrieving and utilizing OSM data, enabling cities to make informed decisions while leveraging the power of local mapping.

We have developed a tool that tracks daily-updated city-level OSM data in a Git repository. This service processes daily diffs of predefined OSM presets, such as schools, hospitals, cycling infrastructure, and more. The processed data is then pushed to the Git repository, making it readily available for direct access or integration with third-party applications.

Key Features

This platform ensures timeliness by updating data daily to reflect the latest changes in OpenStreetMap. Additionally, a Git server allows users to see how files have evolved over time.

Coverage is another crucial aspect of OSM for Cities. Each city on the platform can potentially offer over 30 datasets, providing a comprehensive understanding of various urban aspects. Our goal is to include data from all countries on our platform, making city-level OSM data accessible globally.

In its first prototype, the platform's coverage is restricted to Brazil. With more than five thousand municipalities and ranking among the top 10 countries in the number of OSM elements, Brazil showcases the potential of the platform. As we expand, the next challenge is to add more countries to OSM for Cities.

The Data Processing Workflow

The process begins by recursively slicing the Planet PBF file to the city level. City-level presets are then extracted and converted into GeoJSON format. These datasets are available in GeoJSON format and are enclosed within city limit polygons, reducing the need for pre-processing. This ready-to-use approach saves time for anyone interested in using the data and makes it easier to integrate OpenStreetMap data into workflows.

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About

This project is part of the Labs program by Development Seed.

The source code for this project is open and available on GitHub.

OSM for Cities was conceptualized by Vitor George.