STEP-BY-STEP

Build a GIS dataset

Start building your data and bring it to the City network.

SFGIS can help answer:

  • How do you build out a GIS dataset?
  • Where can you store your data securely?
  • How can you integrate your data with other services?
1

Check what data exists

Identify if other departments are maintaining or have created similar datasets.

2

Consult SFGIS

Begin a conversation with SFGIS to understand your use case and what you need to do with your data.

3

Billing

If your project will require professional services from SFGIS, open an interdepartmental service agreement with the Department of Technology or establish a memorandum of understanding.

4

Decide on where your data will live

Consider if your data can live in a centralized SFGIS managed repository or if your department needs to host your data elsewhere.

5

Will your data be accessible?

If you want your data to be viewable by the public, consider hosting on DataSF's centralized, public-facing repository.