Useful Urban Explorer Links

The goal of the code library is to serve as a resource for code examples and trainings at Urban, however it’s only just a sample of the amazing tech support available! Other helpful links include:

Web, Data Science, and Research Tech Tools and Resources

To access all Web, Data Science, and Research Tech Tools and Resources on the intranet visit this page.

Code Review Request Form

The Code Review Form enables researchers across Urban to request a code review from TECH. Code reviews can be used to review code reproducibility, logic, architecture, and style for research product quality assurance.

Geocoding

Geocoding is the process of turning postal addresses into geographic coordinates, usually latitudes and longitudes. These points can then be placed on a map or used for further spatial analyses. If you have addresses you need to geocode for an Urban project, you should use the Urban Geocoder. It performs accurate, offline geocoding and has been approved for use with confidential data by Urban’s IRB. For mor

Get Access to Servers and Cloud Technology

Quick links to request SAS server, STATA server, Y-Drive, and AWS access. For more information on computing resources at Urban visit Overview of Computing Resources at Urban

Web Scraping Guidelines

Guidelines and checks for how to follow responsible web scraping practices.