Understand your city through open data
OSM for Cities organizes OpenStreetMap data into datasets you can follow. Track schools, transport, parks, and clinics as they change, receive updates by email, and understand how your city evolves over time.
Features
How OSM for Cities works
Follow datasets, track changes, explore data visually, and download for analysis
Select your datasets
Choose what matters to your city. Follow schools, transit, parks, clinics, or any dataset tracked in OpenStreetMap. Organize the infrastructure you care about.
Get notified of changes
Receive email alerts when datasets you follow are updated. Stay informed about new facilities, infrastructure changes, and urban development as OpenStreetMap contributors edit the map.
Inspect data on a map
Explore datasets visually on an interactive map. Click on individual features to see detailed information, compare historical data, and understand spatial relationships in your city.
Download data for analysis
Export datasets as GeoJSON for use in external tools, research projects, or custom analysis. All data is available under the Open Database License (ODbL).
Use cases
Maps serve many purposes
The same dataset tells different stories depending on who reads it and what they need to know.
Monitor infrastructure changes
Follow schools, transit, healthcare, and other services across districts to understand coverage gaps and development patterns.
Track urban development stories
Monitor facility openings and closures, identify disparities across neighborhoods, and verify claims with current data.
Study urban change patterns
Access reliable data to analyze how services evolve over time and compare accessibility between different areas.
Build with reliable data
Access consistent, up-to-date urban datasets for applications, analysis tools, and community mapping projects.
Monitor local services
Track essential facilities and services in your area to identify gaps and advocate for community needs.
Share service locations
Provide transparent access to current facility locations and maintain awareness of available services.
Stay informed locally
Follow neighborhood changes and receive updates when new services open or existing ones relocate in your area.
Monitor location accuracy
Track how business locations appear in mapping data and ensure customers can find current services nearby.
Categories
Explore dataset categories
Browse different types of urban infrastructure tracked in OpenStreetMap
Medical facilities & services
Hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities that provide essential medical services to communities.
Transport infrastructure
Bus stops, bike rentals, charging stations, and other facilities that keep cities moving and connected.
Learning institutions
Schools, universities, libraries, and kindergartens that provide educational opportunities across all age groups.
Sports facilities & activities
Sports venues, recreational areas, and facilities that promote active lifestyles and community engagement.
Essential public facilities
Public toilets, drinking water, and community facilities that support daily urban life for residents and visitors.
Natural & environmental features
Waterfalls, dams, tailings ponds, and other environmental features that impact local ecosystems.
Hospitality & attractions
Hotels, guest houses, and tourist attractions that welcome visitors and showcase local culture.
Cultural venues & landmarks
Cinemas, monuments, galleries, and heritage sites that preserve and showcase local culture and history.
Community & social facilities
Social facilities, community centers, and services that support vulnerable populations and community welfare.
Get started
Create an account to follow datasets and receive email updates when data changes.