Urban analysis with OSM data
OSM
OpenStreetMap is a powerful map platform using community driven data. Understandably, OSM data provides opportunities for large scale urban analysis using open source data. Let's explore some of the data available for Australian cities and towns and see what can be done with it.
Links
- OSM export - https://www.openstreetmap.org/export
Themes
- Open spaces Analysis - open space available within a certain distance, open space per capita.
- Shade analysis: Area under shade
- Roof area and reflectance: roof colour, slope, modis_reflectance