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ParksParks within the study region resulting from the compilation of data from across the region.Trust for Public Land ParkServe Parks; City of New Bedford
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ParcelsLand ownership and property parcels, tagged with other attributes from the studyReGrid, Trust for Public Land
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City of New Bedford BoundaryCity of New Bedford BoundaryMassGIS
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Community-nominated sites for 'Places that Matter'Sites nominated by New Bedford community members for inclusion in the survey and analysisNew Bedford community survey
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SchoolsPublic and private schools in New Bedford and nearby townsTrust for Public Land Schoolyards program
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CEJST Census Tracts DataCensus tracts with associated demographic and economic dataClimate and Economic Justice Screening Tool; United States Census
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Block groups (Census)Census block groups with associated dataUnited States Census Bureau
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Flood ZonesAreas at risk of riverine or oceanic flooding due to topography, soil characteristics, and potential sea level riseFEMA, National Hydrology Dataset
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Urban heat (degrees F above/below average in summer)This dataset shows the number of degrees F that each pixel is either above or below the average temperature for New Bedford in June, July, and August. This shows areas of urban heat island effect and, conversely, heat refuges. Data is derived from Landsat TIRS/TM imagery.Landsat, Trust for Public Land, Descartes Labs
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NOAA Impervious Surfaces (2022)The NOAA Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) produces national standardized land cover and change products for the coastal regions of the U.S. This high-resolution dataset was last updated 2021-2022.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://coast.noaa.gov/data/digitalcoast/pdf/ccap-class-scheme-highres.pdf
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Affordable Housing
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RTA Bus RoutesThis shows Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) bus routes for New Bedford and some surrounding comunities as of January 2024. City of New Bedford
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Vacant LotsParcels of land believed to be vacant by the US Postal Service, City of New Bedford, or independent data providers. Data accuracy not guaranteed.City of New Bedford, USPS, Trust for Public Land, ReGrid
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Cultural/Historic Resources
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FestivalsLocations of cultural festivals, markets, and events in New Bedford. Compiled by Margo Saulnier. Inaccuracies are possible as events may move or come in and out of existence.New Bedford Economic Development Council, OpenStreetMap, City of New Bedford
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Visual Art Stores and Galleries
Locations of art stores, galleries, and creative/artistic spaces in New Bedford. Compiled by Margo Saulnier. Inaccuracies are possible as businesses may move or come in and out of existence.
New Bedford Economic Development Council, OpenStreetMap, City of New Bedford
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LibrariesLocations of public and academic libraries in New Bedford.New Bedford Economic Development Council, OpenStreetMap, City of New Bedford, Institute of Museum and Library Services
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MuseumsLocations of museums in New Bedford.New Bedford Economic Development Council, OpenStreetMap, City of New Bedford, Institute of Museum and Library Services
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Places of WorshipLocations of places of worship of all faiths in New Bedford.New Bedford Economic Development Council, OpenStreetMap, City of New Bedford
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Open Space and Recreation
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Landcover (NOAA)The NOAA Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) produces national standardized land cover and change products for the coastal regions of the U.S.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://coast.noaa.gov/data/digitalcoast/pdf/ccap-class-scheme-highres.pdf
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Tree Canopy (NOAA)The NOAA Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) produces national standardized land cover and change products for the coastal regions of the U.S, including tree canopy.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://coast.noaa.gov/data/digitalcoast/pdf/ccap-class-scheme-highres.pdf
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Trust For Public Land's Park NeedPriority areas are more than a 10-min walk from existing parks where new park has the potential to provide health and environmental benefits to a large number of people.Trust for Public Land. ParkServe (2022).
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Pedestrian sidewalksLocations of pedestrian sidewalks along vehicle-oriented roadways in New BedfordMassGIS, City of New Bedford
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