2000 census tract data aggregated to 20 districts for the Portland, OR four-county area. Includes population (Pop), households (HH), and dwelling units (DU) attributes. |
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The database has data in the areas of population, poverty, land cover, land form, base data, elevation, rainfall, biodiversity, wildlife, tourism, water, irrigation, hydropower, other data (biomass, water distribution, market centers, and charcoal sources). No account needed.
Database with extensive links to government agencies with data sets on the themes of agriculture, environment, chemistry, climate, biodiversity, economy, society, geography, history for the UK and specifically Scotland. Data is in a variety of formats.
Spreadsheet of data attribute fields for 2000 census shapefile. Census data produced by Portland State 2006-07; includes Portland Metro tri-counties (Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington). | GIS_Data>ENVSData>Other_Sites>PDX_Metro>Non_RLIS>Demographic>1970-2000>2000 census (Jim Proctor).
Basic but useful data for all countries, plus links to climate, species, elevation, and satellite data, all downloadable for free in ESRI shapefile format (also for use with their DIVA-GIS software). (Jim Proctor, October 2009)
Interactive mapping interface with links to data download from multiple sources. I found some download links to be more understandable than others. (Jim Proctor, Oct 2009)
All files associated with draft 2006 Environmental Performance Index, for which data available via ENVS GIS server. From site: "By identifying specific targets for environmental performance and measuring how close each country comes to these established goals, the Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) provides benchmarks for current national pollution control and natural resource management results. The issue-by-issue and aggregate rankings facilitate cross-country comparisons both globally and within relevant peer groups.…The EPI centers on two broad environmental protection objectives: (1) reducing environmental stresses on human health and (2) protecting ecosystem vitality." | GIS_Data>ENVSData>Other_Sites>Global>Global_EPI>CNTRY_EPI_joined (Jim Proctor, Fall 2008).
Inventory of multifamily housing units with the greater Portland metropolitan region. Included in the inventory are condominiums, duplexes, apartments, mobile home parks, triplexes, retirement facilities, dormitories, and townhomes. |
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This polygon coverage depicts historical vegetation in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, including portions of Clark County, Washington along the Columbia River. Vegetation present at the time of survey is a close approximation of vegetation prior to widespread changes wrought by Euroamerican settlement.|
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The data contains different size circles to represent the Centers, which are part of the Region 2040 Concept Map. Centers are compact, mixed-use areas of high-density housing, employment, and retail that are pedestrian-oriented and well served by public tansportation and roads. | GIS_Data>ENVSData>Other_Sites>PDX_Metro>Planning>concept_centers
Spreadsheet of data attribute fields for multiple census shapefiles, with tabs at top for summary fields, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000. Note: some summary field calculations may not be available, and some may add up to >100%! Census data produced for LC ENVS by Portland State 2006-07; includes Portland Metro tri-counties (Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington). Separate shapefiles for each decade. | GIS_Data>ENVSData>Other_Sites>PDX_Metro>Non_RLIS>Demographic>1970-2000 (Jim Proctor Fall 2008)
Website providing background on 2005 EVI; useful to interpret GIS data. From site: "A vulnerability index for the natural environment, the basis of all human welfare, has been developed by the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and their partners. The index was developed through consultation and collaboration with countries, institutions and experts across the globe. This index is designed to be used with economic and social vulnerability indices to provide insights into the processes that can negatively influence the sustainable development of countries." | GIS_Data>ENVSData>Other_Sites>Global>Global_EVI>CNTRY_02_EVI_04 (Jim Proctor, Fall 2008).
PDF file providing overview of data used for 2006 Environmental Performance Index, including raw values for included countries and brief descriptions of how data were collected/measured. From site: "By identifying specific targets for environmental performance and measuring how close each country comes to these established goals, the Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) provides benchmarks for current national pollution control and natural resource management results. The issue-by-issue and aggregate rankings facilitate cross-country comparisons both globally and within relevant peer groups.…The EPI centers on two broad environmental protection objectives: (1) reducing environmental stresses on human health and (2) protecting ecosystem vitality." | GIS_Data>ENVSData>Other_Sites>Global>Global_EPI>CNTRY_EPI_joined (Jim Proctor Fall 2008).