OSM
OpenStreetMap provides street networks, points of interest, and land use data for Albanian cities.
Data Content
| Category | Content | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Street Networks | Road infrastructure and transportation | Highways, streets, bridges, pedestrian paths |
| Points of Interest | Public and commercial facilities | Schools, hospitals, shops, government buildings |
| Land Use | Urban zoning and development types | Residential areas, commercial zones, industrial sites |
| Green Spaces | Parks and recreational areas | City parks, gardens, sports facilities |
| Transportation | Public transit and mobility | Bus stops, railway stations, parking areas |
Applications in CityPortraits
| Application Area | Use Cases |
|---|---|
| Urban Morphology | Street pattern analysis, urban grain identification, block structure assessment |
| Accessibility Analysis | Service coverage mapping, transportation network evaluation, pedestrian accessibility |
| Economic Indicators | Commercial density mapping, business concentration analysis, economic activity assessment |
| Land Use Planning | Mixed-use development evaluation, zoning analysis, urban growth monitoring |
Data Sources
Integration
OSM data is combined with GHSL for built-up area analysis and census data for demographic correlations.