County/Zip Business Patterns Data Download
License
These County/Zip Business Patterns data files and the procedures for constructing them were initially developed by the Urban Institute to support DataPlace; any public use of the data files, or works from the data files must be attributed as explained below. By using these files, you acknowledge that the Urban Institute is not liable for their use and you agree to the terms described in this section. The data are licensed under the Open Database License (ODbL), which means you are free to share and adapt these datasets as long as you follow the following conditions:
For any public use or redistribution of the data files, or works produced from them, you must make clear to others the license (ODbL) of the data files and keep intact any notices on the original data files (see attribution requirements below). Public use of any adapted version of these data files, or works produced from an adapted database, must also be offered under the ODbL. Read the full ODbL 1.0 license text for the exact terms of use.
Attribution Requirements for Users
If you publicly use or redistribute the data files, or works produced from them, you must prominently display proper attribution.
Required Attribution: These County/Zip Business Patterns data files and the procedures for constructing them were initially developed by the Urban Institute to support DataPlace (www.dataplace.org). The data are licensed under the Open Database License (http:/www.metrotrends.org/natdata/ODbL.cfm).
The words "County/Zip Business Patterns" must contain a hyperlink to http://www.metrotrends.org/natdata/businesspatterns/businesspatterns_download.cfm, and the word "DataPlace" must contain a hyperlink to www.dataplace.org. The words "Open Database License" must be hyperlinked to the URL of the text of this License (http://www.metrotrends.org/natdata/ODbL.cfm). If hyperlinks are not possible, you must include the plain text of the required URL's with the attribution notice.
The files are provided as a public service, and unfortunately, we are not currently able to provide individual technical assistance on their use. That said, we welcome comments, corrections, and stories about how you are using the data. Please direct any feedback or questions to natdata@urban.org. The procedures and algorithms used to construct these files are available upon request.
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Documentation
Metadata (Excel): The "license" worksheet explains licensing and terms of use. The "documentation" worksheet describes notes on geography and notes on the data source. The "version" worksheet lists the date when the data files were posted and explains any changes made in each version of the data. The "variables" worksheet lists the fields, labels, and formulas.
Data Guide: Urban Institute Business Patterns Data Set: Technical Documentation Second Edition
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Download Files
We have created summary-level files in three formats to accommodate different software (all with the same data and all zipped):
- One file for each geography in SAS format.
- One file for each geography in comma-delimited (csv) text format.
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