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The MetroBoston DataCommon is an online tool providing data about the region and each of its cities and towns. It is a resource for all those wishing to better understand how the region and its communities are changing, and help residents, planners, city and town officials, educators, and journalists explore options and make informed decisions(Click here to download a DataCommon flyer).
In addition to its founding partners, MAPC and the Boston Indicators Project at the Boston Foundation, MetroBoston DataCommon has received guidance from the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning Urban Information Systems Group, which is developing Intelligent Middleware for the project's next phase. This work is part of the Brookings Institution's Urban Market Initiative. MetroBoston DataCommon's development has been supported by the Barr Foundation, the Boston Foundation, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation and the United State Geological Survey (USGS).
Invitation to Become an Affiliate
MetroBoston DataCommon can be tailored to your organization or municipality, through co-branding and data sharing. For more information, please contact Holly St.Clair via email hstclair@mapc.org or phone (617) 451-2770 x 2014.
DataCommon Affiliates
Current DataCommon Affiliates include:
Contributing Data and Maps
Please consult our Data Formatting Guide if you would like to contribute and publish data on the MetroBoston DataCommon.
Citing Data and Maps from this Website
Data and/or maps obtained through this website should be cited when used in an article, paper, report, or other work. The precise citation format will vary according to the style used. All major citation styles require users cite not only the original data creator, but also any databases or intermediaries used, such as the DataCommon. Since this website is a free service, citations are an important way to promote the website and demonstrate its value to our funders. In general, a citation should include the following items for each dataset used:
- Dataset name and date
- Dataset source or creator (found in the "Available Data" section in the left-hand column)
- The text "Provided by the MetroBoston DataCommon"
- The MetroBoston DataCommon URL, www.metrobostondatacommon.org
- The date accessed
Please contact us with any questions about citing this website.
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
60 Temple Place
Boston, MA 02111
phone: (617) 451-2770
fax: (617) 482-7185
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Location of private (green) and public (red) schools and a thematic map of 10th grade MCAS scores. |
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