recent OpenDataPhilly updates - December 2024

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OpenDataPhilly community,

Below is a brief summary of changes that have been made in the OpenDataPhilly catalog over the past month:

Updated data sets - the following data sets have recently been updated:

• Property Assessment and Assessment History - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/philadelphia-properties-and-assessment-history/ - historic data extended back to 2015.
• Election Results - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/election-results/ - historic data extended back to 2013
• L&I License and Permits - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/licenses-and-inspections-building-and-zoning-permits/ - historic and current data merged into a single data resource
• Big Belly Trash Bin locations - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/big-belly-waste-baskets-trash-bins/

New data sets - the following are new or significantly expanded data sets

• N/A

Best regards,

Robert Cheetham

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Robert Cheetham

OpenDataPhilly is an online catalog that organizes more than 350 data sets, applications, and APIs related to the Philadelphia region. It is a collaboration between the City of Philadelphia and members of the Philadelphia civic technology community. Visit us at http://www.opendataphilly.org and begin transforming your city. 

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OpenDataPhilly community,

Apologies for not sending any updates over the past year. I've got a more automated way to do this now and will try to send an update more regularly in 2026. Below is a brief summary of changes that have been made in the OpenDataPhilly catalog during 2025:

New data sets - the following are new or significantly expanded data sets

• Traffic Calming Devices by Hexbins - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/traffic-calming-devices-by-hex-bins/ 
• Catalyst Fund Grants - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/catalyst-fund-grants/
• Citywide Cleaning Program Tasks - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/citywide-cleaning-program/
• Vending Regulations - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/vending-regulations/
• Mini City Halls Locations - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/mini-city-halls/
• Neighborhood Funding Stream Program - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/neighborhood-dunding-atream-program/
• City-Owned Public Lactation Spaces - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/lactation-spaces/
• Quality Jobs Program - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/quality-jobs-program/
• TMF Emergency Grant Program - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/tmf-emergency-grants/
• PHL Made Grant Program - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/phl-made-grant-program/
• CREAL-program - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/creal-program/
• Philadelphia Business Lending Network Incentive Grant Program - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/pbln-program-grants/
• Candidates for Elected Office - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/candidates-for-elected-office/
• Free Wi-Fi Locations - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/free-wifi/
• Lead Paint Certifications - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/lead-paint-certs/
• Philadelphia Historic Maps - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/historic-maps/
• Free Food & Meal Sites - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/free-meals/
• Piers - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/piers/

Updated data sets 

There were so many updated datasets that the list wouldn't be meaningful.

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Robert Cheetham

OpenDataPhilly is an online catalog that organizes more than 420 data sets, applications, and APIs related to the Philadelphia region. It is a collaboration between the City of Philadelphia and members of the Philadelphia civic technology community. Visit us at http://www.opendataphilly.org and begin transforming your city. 

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OpenDataPhilly community,

Below is a brief summary of changes that have been made in the OpenDataPhilly catalog during the first quarter of 2026:

New data sets - the following datasets are new to the OpenDataPhilly catalog

• Abandoned Vehicles by Hex Bins - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/311-abandoned-vehicles/
• Narcotics Activity Hex Centroids - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/narcotics-activity-hex-centroids/
• Zoning Descriptions - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/zoning-descriptions/
• Census ACS 5-Year Estimates - Philadelphia - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/census-acs-philadelphia/

Updated data sets  - the following data sets have recently been updated:

• Zoning Base Districts - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/zoning-base-districts/
• Campaign Finance Reports - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/campaign-finance-reports/
• Crime Incidents - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/crime-incidents/
• Polling Places - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/polling-places/
• Language Services Usage - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/language-services-usage/
• Census Blocks - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/census-blocks/
• Census Block Groups - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/census-block-groups/
• Large Building Energy Benchmarking Data - https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/large-building-energy-benchmarking-data/

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Robert Cheetham

OpenDataPhilly is an online catalog that organizes more than 420 data sets, applications, and APIs related to the Philadelphia region. It is a collaboration between the City of Philadelphia and members of the Philadelphia civic technology community. Visit us at http://www.opendataphilly.org and begin transforming your city.