[Imports] City of Flagstaff Buildings Import

[Deane Kensok]

Hi Rory,

Thanks for the feedback.

Yes, I will update the wiki to include a link to the data we intend to import.  We got a fresh update of the data from the City before it was publicly shared so I couldn't link to the source originally.  I'll create links to the data that we have processed before we proceed with any import.

We did an initial review of the data and it does look good.  It compares favorably to what is currently in OSM.  We will be able to provide stats on the number of features that overlap existing buildings (or other relevant features) in OSM and be excluded from the import.  Yes, we are aware that buildings can overlap some types of features in OSM (e.g. landuse areas) and will not exclude those.

We are preparing the data in our GIS tools (e.g. ArcGIS Pro).  We intend to import the data using ArcGIS Editor for OSM.  I'll add links to those in the wiki.  We have a process where we flag (and exclude from import) any features that conflict with relevant OSM data based on analysis done shortly before the import.  During the import process, the import user does a second manual review of features for a selected area (e.g. block group) to compare against live features in OSM, and flags any additional features to be excluded before import.  We then verify the results of the import in the live OSM data before proceeding to the next area.

Yes, I will update the wiki with the license info.

Best Regards,
Deane

-----Original Message-----
From: Rory McCann <rory at technomancy.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:40 AM
To: Deane Kensok <dkensok at esri.com>; imports at openstreetmap.org; imports-us at openstreetmap.org
Subject: Re: [Imports] City of Flagstaff Buildings Import

Hi Deane,

Can you link to the data you want to import as well please?

> new buildings that do not intersect existing buildings or other OSM 
> data
Obvious question, what about `landuse=*` areas, you know buildings can intersect them right?

Have you checked how many overlaps there are? What does the data look like? Does it look good?

Can you link to the software tool you plan to use to convert the original source data, to an OSM data file that you plan to import/upload/open in your editor?

(And, as others have said, please link to the licence)

On 26/02/2020 02:26, Deane Kensok wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I  amplanning to do an import of building footprints and addresses forthe City of Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.  The proposedimport plan is below:
> 
> Wiki:https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wiki.openstr
> eetmap.org_wiki_Import_City-5Fof-5FFlagstaff-2C-5FArizona-5FBuildings-
> 5Fand-5FAddresses&d=DwID-g&c=n6-cguzQvX_tUIrZOS_4Og&r=bDlQVwTHTPLXXsq3
> QVkzaw&m=RHXLl8XUauxHiyUBjvVpZRmgx1427kqYThxPeTX43lc&s=AaANmfbbFBjkYCj
> azrpRB0P0vIGegOcqbR4OLhuOHeU&e=
> 
> The source data isprovided by the City of Flagstaff under an open data 
> license. The City is aware of the proposed import to OSM and has given explicit permission.   The City has shared the latest buildings and address data this month and we are doing some data preparation work now.
> 
> Please let me know of any questions or concerns.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Deane
> 
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