Match Address and Append Data Python

Match address and output to .CSV

This sample demonstrates the process of reading a .csv (comma delimited) file that contains address information, making a geocode request using the Lightbox Geocoding endpoint, and writing the result back to out output .csf file.

In this example we will demonstrate:

  • Reading a .csv file using the csv python library
  • Making a LightBox geocoding request in a multi threaded approach using the python thread library 
  • Reading the geocode response as json
  • Writing the response to an output .csv file

 

LightBox Property to KML

Assessment to KML Python Sample

This sample demonstrates how to use Python to geocode to a property and export that property data to a KML file that then can be used in Google Earth or any application that supports KML.

This sample demonstrates:

  • How to geocode to a property using the LightBox Geocoder.
  • Retrieve the latitude and longitude data from the geocode response.
  • Craft a API call to the LightBox Assessment geometry endpoint using the coordinates returned from the geocode response along with a buffer distance and buffer unit.
  • Write a subset of data from the response to a KML file using the simplekml python library. 

 

SmartFabric Solution

SmartFabricSM

The broadest, deepest, most accurate location intelligence in one accessible place

SmartFabric integrates the breadth and depth of LightBox's geospatial data solutions to create comprehensive and highly accurate mapping giving you the ability to find exact property location details. 

 

Why Choose SmartFabric?

Connected data assets

Access to the most reliable location and property data, including parcels, building footprints, addresses, tax and deed data, zoning information, residential and business usage, business unit counts, and more.

Data management

Built on a consistent data model for straightforward data onboarding and integration.

Continuously improved and refreshed

LightBox uses over 5000 data sources to continuously deliver high-accuracy data for all 50 states, Washington D.C, and U.S. territories.

Accuracy

Solves for needs that require a high level of fidelity and location accuracy over a large area, including rural regions.

National Coverage

Largest nationwide collection of parcel boundaries and building footprints, and complete address universe for both residences and businesses.

LightBox Identifier

Our unique, persistent identifier to view connected data assets.

The power of SmartFabric delivered through LightBox APIs

LightBox's experience helps you create workflows to analyze data and bridge the Digital Divide.

  • Navigate between assets - APIs to navigate from address to building, building to parcel, parcel to assessment and any combination thereof. 
  • Pre-processed and normalized- All of the content that is delivered through LightBox APIs is pre-processed and has been normalized, so it's ready to be consumed by your app or portal. 
  • Currency - Our databases get updated nightly so the data in your app or web portal will always be the latest data LightBox has available 
  • On-demand access - Connect with the SmartFabric APIs along with a complete library of additional data assets to gather specific data insights within seconds
  • Get to market quickly - LightBox APIs lets you spatially enable your app or web portal in weeks instead of months, so you can quickly begin providing value to your users.
  • Let LightBox do the heavy lifting - LightBox works behind the scenes to source, normalize and continually maintain our datasets. This allows your company to focus on your expertise and not need to spend valuable time maintaining such a large property universe.
Broadband workflows

 

Benefits of using LightBox APIs within your workflows

Secure, lightweight, powerful APIs that are available 24/7.

api sample

 

  • Access to the SmartFabric universe through easy-to-implement RESTful APIs.
  • Free up your data team to optimize their time and let LightBox do the heavy data processing, normalization, and management of core datasets.
  • Connectivity is built into the LightBox APIs using the LightBox IDs.
  • Continuous access to the most current data available.
  • Add SmartFabric data to your mapping applications.

APIs included within the SmartFabric Solution

Access to the LightBox core APIs to support your workflow needs.

Geocoder API

  • The LightBox Geocoder enables connections from an address to the SmartFabric record.
  • The geocoder identifies how well it matched to the input address with a multi-factor confidence score, allowing your application to be confident in the address it returned.
  • Not only will the LightBox Geocoder return the coordinates, it also returns a precision code that identifies how accurate the location is (rooftop, parcel centroid, etc.)
  • Connectivity is built into the LightBox Geocoder. Each response will include LightBox IDs that link back to parcels, assessment, structures, and location data. 
  • The autocomplete endpoint makes type-ahead easy for your end users.
  • Reverse geocoding is supported. If you have a point location rather than an address, we will return one or more addresses that are closest to that point location.
  • The response includes the parsed address components, along with the address, city, state, and country. 

    Parcels API

    • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric Parcel layer.
    • Access to the Parcel boundary and key parcel attributes.
    • Understand the complete lot(s) with adjacent-ownership search.
    • Identify a parcel using a geometry, address, or any one of the LightBox IDs.
    • Add Parcel boundaries and interactivity to your mapping applications.

    Assessments API

    • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric Assessment layer. 
    • Access to ownership, address, building characteristics, zoning, lot size, sales information. and much more.
    • Identify an assessor record using a geometry, address, or any one of the LightBox IDs.
    • Add Assessment points and interactivity to your mapping applications.

    Addresses API

    • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric  Address layer.
    • Access the complete address universe that fuels the LightBox Geocoder.
    • The ability to ask for all the addresses that are related to a Parcel, Structure, LocationInfo, or Assessment record.
    • Understand if the address is a business or a residence, or if it is primary or a secondary address.
    • Add address points and interactivity to your mapping applications.
    • Connectivity is returned with LightBox IDs from the Parcel, Structure, Assessment, and LocationInfo records related to the returned address.

    Structures API

    • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric Structure layer.
    • Return all structures that are on a parcel, assessment, or address using any one of the LightBox IDs.
    • Return ground elevation, building height, square footage and the geometry that makes up the first-floor footprint.
    • Add structure polygons and interactivity to your mapping applications.

      Additional APIs that can be added to your subscription

      Supporting APIs help to further realize the telecom potential.

      Demographics API

      • API endpoints work with the our Demographics layer.
      • Attributes include, age, race, college attainment, consumer spending, and much more.
      • Return demographic records by point and radius.
      • Add Demographic polygons and interactivity to your mapping applications.

      Zoning API

      • Gain a more complete picture of parcel data with deeper data from a single source.
      • Provides zoning code, floor area ratio, setback requirements, building height, and more.
      • Each zoning record returns a URL back to the municipality's ordinance.

       

      Telecommunications

      Telecom Mapping

      Get connected with real solutions in real time.

      With LightBox, you’ll get access to location-accuracy and property intel. Whether your cable, wireless, and wireline telecommunications needs involve marketing and analytics, serviceability, planning and engineering, or operations management, we can help. Gain insights into segmented customer usage habits, demand forecasting, and equipment estimates, so you can avoid delayed project times and quickly respond to issues when they arise.

      telecom
       

      SmartFabricSM

      A robust address universe, with the highest locational accuracy, linked to rich attribution, to solve your business needs.

      LightBox layers
      • Access to the most reliable location and property data, including parcels, building footprints, addresses, tax and deed data, zoning information, residential and business usage, business unit counts, and more.
      • Built on a consistent data model for straightforward data onboarding and integration.
      • LightBox uses over 5000 data sources to continuously deliver high-accuracy data for all 50 states, Washington D.C, and U.S. territories.
      • Solves for needs that require a high level of fidelity and location accuracy over a large area, including rural regions.
      • Largest nationwide collection of parcel boundaries and building footprints, as well as secondary addresses for both residences and businesses.

      APIs built for telecom workflows

      LightBox's experience helps you create workflows to analyze data and bridge the Digital Divide.

      • Identify Merging Markets - Understand your market's demographics and population density to more accurately forecast demand. Make informed decisions regarding current and future supply needs with the help of historical aerial imagery and household growth forecasts.
      • Strengthen Marketing & Communications - Our Location APIs include property ownership information, as well as comprehensive demographics such as age, gender, income, education level, and more.
      • Serviceability & Site Selection - Our Location APIs enable you to easily find locations for new infrastructure. With access to serviceable locations, land use, and business listings, the API provides the data necessary for site selection.
      • Better Demand Forecasting & Infrastructure Maintenance - Through delivery of key property and ownership data points, the LightBox APIs help support demand forecasting and your need to maintain infrastructure, so you can predict and solve problems related to hardware capacity, staffing, and more.
      • Easily Handle Right-Of-Way Projects - Departments dealing with right-of-way projects, like service expansion and maintenance upgrades, can quickly and easily determine the fastest and most cost-effective routes.  
      Broadband workflows

       

      Benefits of using LightBox APIs within your workflows

      Secure, lightweight, powerful APIs that are available 24/7.

      api sample

       

      • Access to the SmartFabric universe through easy-to-implement RESTful APIs.
      • Free up your data team to optimize their time and let LightBox do the heavy data processing, normalization, and management of core datasets.
      • Connectivity is built into the LightBox APIs using the LightBox IDs.
      • Continuous access to the most current data available.
      • Add SmartFabric data to your mapping applications.

      APIs included within the SmartFabric Telecom Solution

      Access to the LightBox core APIs to support your broadband needs.

      Geocoder API

      • The LightBox Geocoder enables connections from an address to the SmartFabric record.
      • The geocoder identifies how well it matched to the input address with a multi-factor confidence score, allowing your application to be confident in the address it returned.
      • Not only will the LightBox Geocoder return the coordinates, it also returns a precision code that identifies how accurate the location is (rooftop, parcel centroid, etc.)
      • Connectivity is built into the LightBox Geocoder. Each response will include LightBox IDs that link back to parcels, assessment, structures, and location data. 
      • The autocomplete endpoint makes type-ahead easy for your end users.
      • Reverse geocoding is supported. If you have a point location rather than an address, we will return one or more addresses that are closest to that point location.
      • The response includes the parsed address components, along with the address, city, state, and country. 

        Parcels API

        • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric Parcel layer.
        • Access to the Parcel boundary and key parcel attributes.
        • Understand the complete lot(s) with adjacent-ownership search.
        • Identify a parcel using a geometry, address, or any one of the LightBox IDs.
        • Add Parcel boundaries and interactivity to your mapping applications.

        Assessments API

        • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric Assessment layer. 
        • Access to ownership, address, building characteristics, zoning, lot size, sales information. and much more.
        • Identify an assessor record using a geometry, address, or any one of the LightBox IDs.
        • Add Assessment points and interactivity to your mapping applications.

        Addresses API

        • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric  Address layer.
        • Access the complete address universe that fuels the LightBox Geocoder.
        • The ability to ask for all the addresses that are related to a Parcel, Structure, LocationInfo, or Assessment record.
        • Understand if the address is a business or a residence, or if it is primary or a secondary address.
        • Add address points and interactivity to your mapping applications.
        • Connectivity is returned with LightBox IDs from the Parcel, Structure, Assessment, and LocationInfo records related to the returned address.

        Structures API

        • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric Structure layer.
        • Return all structures that are on a parcel, assessment, or address using any one of the LightBox IDs.
        • Return ground elevation, building height, square footage and the geometry that makes up the first-floor footprint.
        • Add structure polygons and interactivity to your mapping applications.

         

          Additional APIs that can be added to your subscription

          Supporting APIs help to further realize the telecom potential.

          LocationInfo API

          • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric Location layer.
          • Each LocationInfo object contains the number of residential units, business units, and whether it is a broadband-serviceable location or not.
          • Identify a LocationInfo object using a geometry, address, or any one of the LightBox IDs.
          • Add LocationInfo points and interactivity to your mapping applications.

          Demographics API

          • API endpoints work with the our Demographics layer.
          • Attributes include, age, race, college attainment, consumer spending, and much more.
          • Return demographic records by point and radius.
          • Add Demographic polygons and interactivity to your mapping applications.

          Geocoder Extension API

          • With the Geocode Extension APIs, custom addresses can be added to your address pool. This allows your company to add addresses that you know about before LightBox does.
          • Custom addresses are only available in your account. LightBox and other companies do not have access to any custom addresses that are added to your dictionary.
          • Greenfield addresses can now be made available to your entire organization.

          Builder Sites API

          • Access to the top 350 residential builders currently developing sites.
          • Early signal to new residential development.
          • Data to help with market sizing and market expansion efforts.
          • Provides builder name, community/subdivision name, min & max square feet, anticipated listing price ranges, type of homes being built, builder URL, subdivision URL, and completion status data.
          • Add builder site points and interactivity to your mapping applications.

          Zoning API

          • Gain a more complete picture of parcel data with deeper data from a single source.
          • Provides zoning code, floor area ratio, setback requirements, building height, and more.
          • Each zoning record returns a URL back to the municipality's ordinance.

           

          Utilities

          Utilities

          Plan, manage, and maintain service. 

          With today's increasing pace of business, you need to make decisions quicker than ever. LightBox APIs provide you with real-time support in order to promote efficiency, no matter your area of focus. Access information critical to the maintenance of assets, gain visibility into customer usage habits, and spend less time on your compliance reporting.

          Utilities LightBox API Solution

           

           

          SmartFabricSM

          A robust address universe, with the highest locational accuracy, linked to rich attribution to solve your business problems

          LightBox layers
          • Access to the most reliable location and property data including parcels, building footprints, addresses, tax and deed data, zoning information, residential and business usage, business unit counts, and more.
          • Built on a consistent data model for straightforward data onboarding and integration.
          • LightBox uses over 5000 data sources to continuously deliver high-accuracy data for all 50 states, Washington D.C, and U.S. territories.
          • Solves for needs that require a high level of fidelity and location accuracy over a large area, including rural regions.
          • Largest nationwide collection of parcel boundaries and building footprints, as well as secondary addresses for both residences and businesses.

          APIs built for utilities workflows

          Leverage LightBox's expertise to create workflows for analyzing critical data across your service area.

          • Understand Client Needs - LightBox SmartFabric APIs make finding new customers and tracking transactions easier, which facilitates faster segmentation and targeting. Shape successful strategies by identifying unique property characteristics.
          • Forecast Demand - Understand your market's demographics and population density to more accurately forecast demand. Make informed decisions regarding current and future supply needs with the help of property characteristics and household growth forecasts.
          • Strengthen Communications - Our Location APIs includes property ownership information, as well as comprehensive demographics, such as age, gender, income, education level, and more.
          • Maintain Infrastructure & Manage Assets - We provide pivotal situation and operation awareness data, as well as information to help you ensure location accuracy. Increase productivity and reduce costs with systems to help you with operational assets, as well as equipment, fleet, and vegetation management.
          • Easily Handle Right-Of-Way Projects - Departments dealing with right-of-way projects, like service expansion and maintenance upgrades, can quickly and easily determine the fastest and most cost-effective routes.  
          Broadband workflows

           

          Benefits of using LightBox APIs within your workflows

          Secure, lightweight, powerful APIs that are available 24/7.

          api sample

           

          • Access to the SmartFabric universe through easy-to-implement RESTful APIs.
          • Free up your data team to optimize their time and let LightBox do the heavy data processing, normalization, and management of core datasets.
          • Connectivity is built into the LightBox APIs using the LightBox IDs.
          • Continuous access to the most current data available.
          • Add SmartFabric data to your mapping applications.

          APIs included within the SmartFabric Utilities Solution

          Access to the LightBox core APIs to support your broadband needs.

          Geocoder API

          • The LightBox Geocoder enables connections from an address to the SmartFabric record.
          • The geocoder identifies how well it matched to the input address with a multi-factor confidence score, allowing your application to be confident in the address it returned.
          • Not only does the LightBox Geocoder return the coordinates, it also returns a precision code that identifies how accurate the location is (rooftop, parcel centroid, etc.)
          • Connectivity is built directly into the LightBox Geocoder. Each response will include LightBox IDs that link back to parcels, assessment, structures and location data.
          • The autocomplete endpoint makes type-ahead easy for your end users.
          • Reverse geocoding is supported. If you have a point location, rather than an address, the geocoder will return one or more addresses that are closest to that point location.
          • The response includes the parsed address components along with the address, city, state, and country.

           

            Parcels API

            • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric Parcel layer.
            • Access to the parcel boundary and key parcel attributes.
            • Understand the complete lot(s) with adjacent ownership search.
            • Identify a parcel using a geometry, address, or any one of the LightBox IDs.
            • Add parcel boundaries and interactivity to your mapping applications.

            Assessments API

            • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric Assessment layer. 
            • Access to ownership, address, building characteristics, zoning, lot size, sales information, and much more.
            • Identify an assessment record using a geometry, address, or any one of the LightBox IDs.
            • Add assessment points and interactivity to your mapping applications.

            Addresses API

            • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric Address layer.
            • Access the complete address universe that fuels the LightBox Geocoder.
            • The ability to ask for all the addresses that are related to a parcel, structure, LocationInfo, or assessment record.
            • Understand if the address is a business or a residence, and if it is primary or a secondary address.
            • Add address points and interactivity to your mapping applications.
            • Connectivity is returned with LightBox IDs from the parcel, structure, assessment, and LocationInfo records related to the returned address.

            Structures API

            • API endpoints work with the SmartFabric Structure layer.
            • Return all structures that are on a parcel, assessment, or address using any one of those LightBox IDs.
            • Return ground elevation, building height, square footage, and the geometry that makes up the outside walls.
            • Add structure polygons and interactivity to your mapping applications.

              Additional APIs that can be added to your subscription

              Supporting APIs help further realize utilities solution potential.

              Geocoder Extension API

              • With the Geocode Extension APIs, custom addresses can be added to your address pool. This allows a telecom company to add addresses it knows about before LightBox does.
              • Custom addresses are only available in your account; LightBox and other companies do not have access to any custom addresses that are added to your dictionary.
              • Greenfield addresses can now be made available to your entire organization.

              Demographics API

              • API endpoints work with the our Demographics layer.
              • Attributes include, age, race, college attainment, consumer spending, and much more.
              • Return demographic records by point and radius.
              • Add demographic polygons and interactivity to your mapping applications.

              Zoning API

              • Gain a more complete picture of parcel data with deeper data from a single source.
              • Zoning code, floor area ratio, setback requirements, building height, and more.
              • Each zoning records returns a URL back to the municipality's ordinance.

               

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