AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
2016 Land Cover

High resolution land cover dataset for City of Boston, MA. Seven land cover classes were mapped: (1) tree canopy, (2) grass/shrub, (3) bare earth, (4) water, (5) buildings, (6) roads, and (7) other paved surfaces. The primary sources used to derive this land cover layer were 2013 LiDAR data, 2014 Orthoimagery, and 2016 NAIP imagery. Ancillary data sources included GIS data provided by City of Boston, MA or created by the UVM Spatial Analysis Laboratory. Object-based image analysis techniques (OBIA) were employed to extract land cover information using the best available remotely sensed and vector GIS datasets. OBIA systems work by grouping pixels into meaningful objects based on their spectral and spatial properties, while taking into account boundaries imposed by existing vector datasets. Within the OBIA environment a rule-based expert system was designed to effectively mimic the process of manual image analysis by incorporating the elements of image interpretation (color/tone, texture, pattern, location, size, and shape) into the classification process. A series of morphological procedures were employed to insure that the end product is both accurate and cartographically pleasing. Following the automated OBIA mapping a detailed manual review of the dataset was carried out at a scale of 1:2500 and all observable errors were corrected.

High resolution land cover dataset for City of Boston, MA. Seven land cover classes were mapped: (1) tree canopy, (2) grass/shrub, (3) bare earth, (4) water, (5) buildings, (6) roads, and (7) other paved surfaces. The primary sources used to derive this land cover layer were 2013 LiDAR data, 2014 Orthoimagery, and 2016 NAIP imagery. Ancillary data sources included GIS data provided by City of Boston, MA or created by the UVM Spatial Analysis Laboratory. Object-based image analysis techniques (OBIA) were employed to extract land cover information using the best available remotely sensed and vector GIS datasets. OBIA systems work by grouping pixels into meaningful objects based on their spectral and spatial properties, while taking into account boundaries imposed by existing vector datasets. Within the OBIA environment a rule-based expert system was designed to effectively mimic the process of manual image analysis by incorporating the elements of image interpretation (color/tone, texture, pattern, location, size, and shape) into the classification process. A series of morphological procedures were employed to insure that the end product is both accurate and cartographically pleasing. Following the automated OBIA mapping a detailed manual review of the dataset was carried out at a scale of 1:2500 and all observable errors were corrected.

Credits:
University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Laboratory in collaboration with the City of Boston, Trust for Public Lands, and City of Cambridge.

Tags: 2016, gis, land cover, land use, raster
Organization: Boston Maps
Greenhouse Gas Emissions

This dataset represents the annual greenhouse gas emissions produced by the City of Boston from 2005 to 2021. The annual inventory is based on a combination of direct data and estimates for data that cannot be obtained directly.  Data sources vary, and include City records, utility company reports, and information from state and federal agencies.  Reporting  is separated into community-wide and local government operations inventories. Because the data for these inventories is collected using separate protocols on separate timescales, the Local Government Operations Inventory should be considered to be overlapping, but not completely contained within the  Citywide Inventory.

[You can view the inventory report on the City's main website.](https://www.boston.gov/departments/environment/bostons-carbon-emissions)

**Note:** We reviewed our community methodology and updated emissions data across the 2005-2021 period accordingly. Please contact **environment@boston.gov** if you would like to access past datasets or discuss the methodology.

Tags: Climate Ready Boston, climate change, emissions, energy, environment, greenhouse
Organization: Environment Department
Parcels (2023)

<div style='text-align:Left;'><p>City of Boston 2023 parcels created by the Assessing Department. <span><span>Polygons representing parcels, water, and rights of way. Different types of polygons (e.g. parcels, water, rights-of-way) are identified in the POLY_TYPE attribute. </span></span>To add ownership information please join the Property Assessment CSV file in Analyze Boston with Parcels 2023 geospatial data using MAP_PAR_ID and GIS_ID fields.</p><p></p></div>

Organization: Boston Maps
311 Service Requests

This data set includes all channels of engagement in which a service request is created.

Refer to this link to learn more about **BOS:311**: https://www.cityofboston.gov/311/

### **LOOKING FOR CASE UPDATES?**
- If your case number is a **12-digit number**, click [here](https://data.boston.gov/dataset/311-service-requests/resource/1a0b420d-99f1-4887-9851-990b2a5a6e17) to search for your case. 
- If your case number starts with **"BCS-"** click [here](https://data.boston.gov/dataset/311-service-requests/resource/254adca6-64ab-4c5c-9fc0-a6da622be185) to search for your case.

### NOTICE OF DATA TRANSITION
**10/28/25 UPDATE:** Starting in October 2025, 311 service requests will begin transitioning to a new backend system; cases from the new system will populate a new and differently structured dataset. During the transition, some cases will populate in the dataset for the legacy system ("311 Service Requests - 2025") and some cases will populate in the dataset for the new system ("311 Service Requests - NEW SYSTEM") depending on the type of service the case requires. The data dictionary labeled NEW SYSTEM corresponds to the dataset for the new system. The Data Transition Guide provides current information on which case types to find in which dataset as well as how to use old and new datasets together. We anticipate all cases will be transitioned to the new system by mid-2026. If you have any questions on the upcoming changes, you can contact doitbcstech@boston.gov.

Tags: 311, CRM, Case management, city services, code enforcement, inspectional services, isd, maintenance, park trees, parking, parks, pothole, public works, recycling, repairs, sidewalk, snow, street lights, street signs, street sweeping, street trees, streets, traffic, transportation, trash
Organization: Boston 311
Building and Property Violations

Violations on Boston buildings or properties issued by inspectors from the Building and Structures Division of the Inspectional Services Department.

**Note:** `property_id` is equivalent to `sam_id`.


Looking for Public Works violations? Check out this dataset: https://data.boston.gov/dataset/public-works-violations

Tags: building, buildings, code, inspectional services, inspections, permit, permits, properties, property, safety, structures
Organization: Inspectional Services Department
Shots Fired

The Shots Fired dashboard contains information on shooting incidents that did not result in any victim(s) being struck; but occurred in the city of Boston and fall under Boston Police Department jurisdiction.  This information may come into the department through a 911 call, a ShotSpotter activation, or an officer on-siting an incident. Shots fired incidents are confirmed when ballistics evidence is recovered, or in the absence of ballistics evidence, there is strong witness or officer corroboration.   This information is updated based on analysis conducted by the Boston Regional Intelligence Center under the Boston Police Department Bureau of Intelligence and Analysis.  The data is for 2015 forward, with a 7 day rolling delay to allow for analysis and data entry to occur.  

Tags: guns, police, shots
Organization: Boston Police Department
Active Food Establishment Licenses

The Health Division of the Department of Inspectional Services (ISD) creates and enforces food safety codes to protect public health. All businesses which prepare and sell food to the public must possess a food service permit. In order to qualify for a permit, at least one full time employee must be must be certified through an accredited food manager program, which provides guidance on handling and serving food to the public. 

This dataset contains a list of restaurants that met the City's standards to become licensed food service establishments.

Tags: business, businesses, food, food safety, inspections, licenses, licensing, permits, restaurants, sanitation
Organization: Inspectional Services Department
Women-Owned Businesses

[Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS)](https://www.boston.gov/economic-development/women-entrepreneurs-boston) provides the skill-building opportunities, technical help, and networks to help women entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. WE BOS hosts an annual series of free events called [WE BOS Week](https://www.boston.gov/economic-development/women-entrepreneurs-boston#we-bos-week). As part of that week, WE BOS created this dataset, which showcases self-identified Women-Owned businesses in the City of Boston.  

You can learn more about WE BOS and WE BOS Week here: https://www.boston.gov/economic-development/women-entrepreneurs-boston

Tags: business, economic development, economic opportunity and inclusion, economy, entrepreneurship, wmb, women, women-owned
Organization: Office of Economic Development
Boston Population Estimates 2025 Neighborhood Level

<div><b>This dataset includes the City of Boston Planning Department Research Division's population estimates for Boston's population at the neighborhood level on January 1st, 2025. </b></div><div><br /></div><div>The Research Division created age-specific population estimates for Boston, its neighborhoods and census tracts. 2019-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) data were used to analyze the Research Division population estimates by demographic characteristics.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Research Division developed these estimates in light of the 2020 Decennial Census and subsequent American Community Surveys undercounts of Boston's population. The Research Division provides annual estimates of Boston's population rectifying this undercount.</div><div><br /></div><div>To view these data interactively at the city, neighborhood, and tract level, please use the Research Division's <a href='https://www.bostonplans.org/research/mydemographic-viewer' target='_blank'>MyDemographic Viewer tool</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>To view these data interactively from 1950 to 2035, please use the Research Division's <a href='https://www.bostonplans.org/research/exploring-neighborhood-change' target='_blank'>Exploring Neighborhood Change Tool</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information on the Research Division's motivations and methodology for creating alternate population estimates to the Census Bureau, please see the following documents:</div><div><ul><li>A detailed explanation for the motivation for creating these population estimates can be found <a href='https://www.bostonplans.org/documents/research-other/rationale-for-creating-alternatives-to-census-esti' target='_blank'>here</a>.</li><li>A presentation overview of the undercount of Boston's population can be found <a href='https://www.bostonplans.org/documents/research-other/undercount-of-boston-s-population-presentation' target='_blank'>here</a>.</li><li>A detailed explanation of the population estimation methodology can be found <a href='https://www.bostonplans.org/documents/research-other/summary-population-adjustment-and-projection-metho' target='_blank'>here</a>.</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div>For research inquiries and to view more work by the City of Boston Planning Department Research Division, please visit our website: <a href='http://www.bostonplans.org/research' target='_blank'>www.bostonplans.org/research</a>.</div>

Tags: 2025, boston, census, city of boston, demographic, demographics, neighborhoods, people, population, tracts
Organization: Planning Department
Fire Districts

Boston Fire Department (BFD) district boundaries per general order of the fire department. New districts went into effect on 8/3/2011. This data was last updated on 9/22/2015 by BFD personnel. Boundaries are coincident with the Street Address Management (SAM) conflated street centerline data. Purpose was for use in new CAD system provided by Intergraph. Boundaries of districts created using newest version of city boundary provided by 2010 Census data.

Tags: bfd, boston, bostonmaps, ckan, districts, fire
Organization: Boston Maps
Parcels (2004)

<p style='margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0.75rem; max-width:100%; font-family:&quot;Avenir Next W01&quot;, &quot;Avenir Next W00&quot;, &quot;Avenir Next&quot;, Avenir, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size:16px;'><span style='max-width:100%; display:inherit;'>This layer contains the 2004 parcel outlines in the City of Boston. Shared publicly</span><div><br /></div></p>

Tags: static
Organization: Boston Maps
Neighborhood Demographics

**Please note this page provides neighborhood demographic data using 2010 Census tracts. For updated Neighborhood Demographics using 2020 Census tracts consistently across historical years, please refer to the Planning Department Research Division's [Exploring Neighborhood Change Tool](https://www.bostonplans.org/research/exploring-neighborhood-change). The tool visualizes demographic, economic, and housing data for Boston's tracts and neighborhoods from 1950 to 2025 (with projections to 2035) using the most up-to-date 2020 Census tract-based Neighborhood boundaries.**

Boston is a city defined by the unique character of its many neighborhoods. The historical tables created by the BPDA Research Division from U.S. Census Decennial data describe demographic changes in Boston’s neighborhoods from 1950 through 2010 using consistent tract-based geographies. For more analysis of these data, please see [Historical Trends in Boston's Neighborhoods](http://www.bostonplans.org/research/research-publications?search=historical+&amp;sortby=date&amp;sortdirection=DESC). The most recent available neighborhood demographic data come from the 5-year American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS tables also present demographic data for Census-tract approximations of Boston’s neighborhoods. For pdf versions of the data presented here plus earlier versions of the analysis, please see [Boston in Context](http://www.bostonplans.org/research/research-publications?search=context&amp;sortby=date&amp;sortdirection=DESC).

Tags: acs, census, demographics, neighborhoods
Organization: Planning Department
Economic Indicators

**For Economic Indicators from January 2019 to present, please refer to the Planning Department Research Division's [Economic Indicators Dashboard](https://www.bostonplans.org/research/economic-indicators-dashboard). This interactive dashboard visualizes regularly updated, current data on the Labor Market, Mobility, Economic Activity, Real Estate Market and Development for Boston citywide as well as for four of its Commercial Hubs.**

The City of Boston Planning Department, formerly known as the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), is tasked with planning for and guiding inclusive growth within the City of Boston. As part of this mission, the Planning Department Research Division collects and analyzes a variety of economic data relating to topics such as employment, housing, travel, and real estate development. This is a legacy dataset of economic indicators tracked monthly between January 2013 and December 2019..

Tags: bra, economics, growth, hubhacks, indicators, legacy portal
Organization: Planning Department
Transportation Access Plan Agreements (TAPAs)

###NOTE
Transportation Access Plan Agreements (TAPAS) are now being stored and managed by the City of Boston Planning Department. You can find a current record of TAPAS by visiting the [Planning Department Records Library](https://apps.bostonplans.org/recordslibrary/) and filtering for TAPAS.

### DATASET CONTEXT
Transportation Access Plan Agreements (TAPAs) are legal documents between large developments and the Boston Transportation Department. Large developments are any development greater than 50,000 square feet. The development review process requires developers to evaluate transportation conditions and mitigate their developments’ impacts on the transportation network. The final agreement specifies commitments that will reduce a development’s transportation impacts. These commitments can include improvements such as installing traffic signals, bike lanes, and adopting commuter incentives to reduce driving. Developments under 50,000 square feet are not usually required to submit a TAPA.

### ABOUT THIS DATASET
This dataset includes __all known, executed__ TAPAs for large developments over 50,000 sq ft from 1986 to the present day. Each datapoint includes a PDF of the original executed TAPA. TAPAs do not verify what is actually built, only what was approved by the Boston Transportation Department at the date of execution. There may be TAPAs in this dataset for developments that have changed over time or have been redeveloped into something else. 

Tags: Article 80, TAPA, development, development review, planning, traffic, transportation
Organization: Boston Transportation Department
FY23 Budget Survey Data

This data set contains survey responses from the Budget Listening Tour; hosted by the Mayor and the Boston City Council. The survey contains responses from January 10 through March 4. Participants were asked about their priorities for the budget, how they want to learn about the budget, and what they want participatory budgeting to look like. All questions were optional, and participants did not have to rank all of the choices for each question. For further information, see the data dictionary or the budget website at www.budget.boston.gov. 

Tags: budget, economy, education, health, housing, open space, participatory budgeting, public safety, survey, transportation
Organization: Office of Budget Management
Traffic-Related Data

Traffic-related data collected by the Boston Transportation Department, as well as other City departments and State agencies.  Various types of counts: Turning Movement Counts, Automated Traffic Recordings, Pedestrian Counts, Delay Studies, and Gap Studies.

~__Turning Movement Counts (TMC)__ present the number of motor vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists passing through the particular intersection. Specific movements and crossings are recorded for all street approaches involved with the intersection. This data is used in traffic signal retiming programs and for signal requests.  Counts are typically conducted for 2-, 4-, 11-, and 12-Hr periods.

~__Automated Traffic Recordings (ATR)__ record the volume of motor vehicles traveling along a particular road, measures of travel speeds, and approximations of the class of the vehicles (motorcycle, 2-axle, large box truck, bus, etc).  This type of count is conducted only along a street link/corridor, to gather data between two intersections or points of interest.  This data is used in travel studies, as well as to review concerns about street use, speeding, and capacity. Counts are typically conducted for 12- & 24-Hr periods.

~__Pedestrian Counts (PED)__ record the volume of individual persons crossing a given street, whether at an existing intersection or a mid-block crossing.  This data is used to review concerns about crossing safety, as well as for access analysis for points of interest.   Counts are typically conducted for 2-, 4-, 11-, and 12-Hr periods.

~__Delay Studies (DEL)__ measure the delay experienced by motor vehicles due to the effects of congestion.  Counts are typically conducted for a 1-Hr period at a given intersection or point of intersecting vehicular traffic.

~__Gap Studies (GAP)__ record the number of gaps which are typically present between groups of vehicles traveling through an intersection or past a point on a street.  This data is used to assess opportunities for pedestrians to cross the street and for analyses on vehicular “platooning”.  Counts are typically conducted for a specific 1-Hr period at a single point of crossing.

Tags: crosswalk, intersection, pedestrian, pedestrians, safety, streets, study, traffic, traffic signals, vehicles
Organization: Boston Transportation Department
Canopy Change Assessment

Building on the [Urban Forest Plan](https://www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/urban-forest-plan), the Parks Department is committed to regularly analyzing changes to tree canopy cover. 
Currently, we anticipate collecting data every 5 years. The data is used for tree canopy planning citywide. 

Read more here: https://www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/canopy-change-assessment



Tags: Canopy, LiDAR, canopy analysis, canopy change, canopy cover, canopy metrics, climate resilience, forest, forest patches, land use, object identification, park tree, park trees, parks, parks and recreation, street tree, tree trunks, trees, urban forestry
Organization: Parks and Recreation
Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District

The Coastal Flood Resilience Zoning Overlay District goes beyond the areas identified in FEMA flood maps, applying to areas of the City that could be inundated during a major coastal storm event, known as a 1 percent chance flood event with 40-inches of sea level rise. The zoning overlay promotes resilient planning and design, provides consistent standards for the review of projects, and maximizes the benefits of investments in coastal resilience.

Tags: CFROD, coastal flood, sea level rise, zoning
Organization: Boston Maps
Parcels (2005)

<p style='margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0.75rem; max-width:100%; font-family:&quot;Avenir Next W01&quot;, &quot;Avenir Next W00&quot;, &quot;Avenir Next&quot;, Avenir, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size:16px;'><span style='max-width:100%; display:inherit;'>This layer contains the 2005 parcel outlines in the City of Boston. Shared publicly</span><div><br /></div></p>

Tags: static
Organization: Boston Maps
Parcels (2006)

<p style='margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0.75rem; max-width:100%; font-family:&quot;Avenir Next W01&quot;, &quot;Avenir Next W00&quot;, &quot;Avenir Next&quot;, Avenir, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size:16px;'><span style='max-width:100%; display:inherit;'>This layer contains the 2006 parcel outlines in the City of Boston. Shared publicly</span><div><br /></div></p>

Tags: static
Organization: Boston Maps
Parcels (2007)

<div><font face='Avenir Next W01, Avenir Next W00, Avenir Next, Avenir, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif'><span style='font-size:16px;'>This layer contains the 2007 parcel outlines in the City of Boston. Shared publicly</span></font></div><div><br /></div>

Tags: static
Organization: Boston Maps
Parcels (2008)

<div><font face='Avenir Next W01, Avenir Next W00, Avenir Next, Avenir, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif'><span style='font-size:16px;'>This layer contains the 2008 parcel outlines in the City of Boston. Shared publicly</span></font></div><div><br /></div>

Tags: static
Organization: Boston Maps
Parcels (2013)

<span style='font-family:&quot;Avenir Next W01&quot;, &quot;Avenir Next W00&quot;, &quot;Avenir Next&quot;, Avenir, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size:16px;'>This layer contains the polygons representing the parcel outlines in the City of Boston.</span>

Tags: static
Organization: Boston Maps
Parcels (2014)

<span style='font-family:&quot;Avenir Next W01&quot;, &quot;Avenir Next W00&quot;, &quot;Avenir Next&quot;, Avenir, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size:16px;'>City of Boston 2014 parcels created by the Assessing Department. To add ownership information please join the Property Assessment CSV file in Analyze Boston with Parcels 2014 geospatial data using PID_LONG and GIS_ID fields.</span>

Tags: static
Organization: Boston Maps