This document explains the example submission template demonstrating the standardized format all cities should follow, including boundary, neighborhood, and Point of Interest (POI) data.
Cities should provide data for these essential categories to ensure comprehensive spatial analysis:
The examples listed under the Public Open Spaces, Public Sporting Facilities, Cultural Sites, and Recreation Facilities layers below are illustrative only, and it is ultimately up to you as a city to define the sites to be included. However, it is important to only include publicly accessible facilities and sites that contribute to the city's cultural and recreational life (for example, gyms and hotels would not typically fall under this category).
Please ensure that all files are submitted as GIS shapefiles with polygon geometries.
File: [CityName]_[Country]_Admin_Boundary.shp
Description: Official city administrative boundaries that define the city limits and jurisdictional areas.
Geometry: Polygon | Priority: REQUIRED
File: [CityName]_[Country]_Subdivisions.shp
Description: Add the most commonly-used subdivision boundary. This should be the subdivision used in question 3 of your survey (i.e. zones, districts or neighborhoods).
Geometry: Polygon | Priority: RECOMMENDED
File: [CityName]_[Country]_Public_Spaces.shp
Description: Parks, green spaces, town squares, public gathering places, promenades, picnic areas, public beaches, and recreational areas accessible to the public.
Geometry: Polygon | Priority: REQUIRED
File: [CityName]_[Country]_Sport_Facilities.shp
Description: Sports fields, sporting clubs, playgrounds, walking and jogging tracks, cycling paths, etc.
Geometry: Polygon | Priority: REQUIRED
File: [CityName]_[Country]_Recreation.shp
Description: Art galleries, community centers, amusement parks, waterfront promenades, picnic areas, public beaches, theaters, museums, zoological gardens, theme parks, music venues, community centres, libraries etc.
Geometry: Polygon | Priority: REQUIRED
File: [CityName]_[Country]_Cultural_Sites.shp
Description: Museums, heritage sites, art galleries, libraries, community centres and cultural landmarks within the city.
Geometry: Polygon | Priority: REQUIRED