#Open Data Articles


Best Open Geodata Release of 2012: Philadelphia Open Data

With the end of the year approaching everyone is putting out their "Best of" list for 2012. Emily Badger of The Atlantic Cities recently released a list of the "Best Open Data Releases of 2012". These open data sources are available through various agency and government websites and allow users access to data sources that include geospatial data. We decided to check out a few of the Open Data sources and wanted to create a few maps using Cartographica. The [Philadelphia Open Data website](http:/www.opendataphilly.org/opendata/resource/215/philadelphia-police-part-one- crime-incidents/) was listed as the best Open Data …