Place - Policy

Place Type Name

Place Type Description

General Aviation Airport

Public-use airports that do not have scheduled service or have less than 2,500 annual passenger boardings.

Medical Office

A facility where healthcare is provided.

Gym

A business that houses specialized equipment for physical fitness.

Theater

Single or multi auditorium venue for watching movies/plays/musicals/etc.

Casino

Gambling facility and associated hotel if one exists

Hotel

An establishment providing accommodations, meals, and other services for travelers and tourists.

Stadium

A sports arena with tiers of seats for spectators.

Indoor Rec

Indoor location where patrons spend leisure time but do not necessarily buy anything.

Outdoor Rec

Outdoor location where patrons spend leisure time but do not necessarily buy anything.

Office Building

A form of commercial building which contains spaces mainly designed to be used for offices with the primary purpose to provide a workplace and working environment primarily for administrative and managerial workers.

Business

Place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed.

Sitdown Restaurant

Dining facility where the majority of patrons sit at a table to order food.

Quick Serve Restaurant

Dining facility where patrons order food from a counter then sit or leave to eat.

Convenience Store

Location that offers a variety of goods for purchase. Usually a quick shopping experience such as a store in a gas station or a bodega.

Retail

Store selling one or few types of products.

Grocery Store

A business mainly specialized in distribution of groceries.

Transit Hub

A multi-modal transportation stop. Usually multi-platform and allows pedestrians to transfer between trains/busses/streetcar/light rail/etc.

Transit Station

A stop along a transit line that is unique to one mode of public transportation.

Commercial Airport

Publicly owned airports that have at least 2,500 passenger boardings each calendar year and receive scheduled passenger service.

Shopping Mall

Indoor or outdoor shopping area traditionally considered a "mall".

Shopping Center

Smaller shopping facility in which a group of stores tend to face the parking lot.

Lifestyle Center

Multi-use shopping facility of retail/offices/housing/etc.

Outlet Mall

Shopping facility with large parking areas and overflow stores, often outdoor without a food court.

Academic Building

University classroom building or library.

Institutional Housing

Housing designed for temporary use.

Student Center

Collegiate building designed for multiple purposes such as dining, studying, and shopping.

Spiritual Center

Place of worship.

Gas Station

An establishment beside a road selling fuel for motor vehicles.

Rest Stop

Facility along roadway for stopping, often with food, gas, and convenience stores.

Food Court

Facility with multiple food vendors and a common seating area.

Bar

Facility where the majority of patrons go for the purpose of drinking.

Ferry

Movable location that holds an audience for a consistent, predetermined length of time

Central Business District

The main business and commercial area of a town or city.

Urban Business

Roadside environment is an urban business area

Urban

Roadside environment is an urban area

Suburban

Roadside environment is a suburban area

Rural

Roadside environment is a rural area

Fleet Vehicle

A moving vehicle that is part of a fleet of vehicles that provide the same service

Residential Facility

Properties or buildings designed for accommodation purposes either by the owner or by tenants at the status of utilities.

Parking Structure

A building designed for car parking and where there are a number of floors or levels on which parking takes place.

Park

A large public green area in a town, used for recreation.

Pedestrian Plaza

An open urban public space where pedestrians can gather. Usually located on a street or between buildings.

Hospital

A facility providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.

Airport Concourse

A building or portion of an airport that allows passengers direct access to boarding gates.

Airport Terminal

A building or portion of an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board and disembark from an aircraft. Within the terminal, passengers purchase tickets, transfer their luggage, and go through security

Fraternal Organization

A facility where a society, club or fraternal order associated together for various religious or secular aims congregate.

Tourist Attraction

A place of interest where tourists visit, typically for its inherent or an exhibited natural or cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, offering leisure and amusement.

Event Facility

A public or privately owned structure or area used for the purposes of public performances, sporting events, private receptions or parties, or similar attractions that may generate heavy traffic.

Country Club

A facility that generally offers both a variety of recreational sports and facilities for dining and entertaining. Typical athletic offerings are golf, tennis, and swimming.

Car Wash Facility

A building containing equipment for washing cars or other vehicles by hand or automatically.

Amusement Park

A large outdoor area with fairground rides, shows, refreshments, games of chance or skill, and other entertainments.

Coffee Shop

A small, informal restaurant typically serving coffee or refreshments.

Fire Department

The facility of a local or municipal authority in charge of preventing and fighting fires.

Laundromat

An establishment with pay per use washing machines and dryers for public use.

Convention Center

A large building that is designed to hold a convention, where individuals and groups gather to promote and share common interest.

Warehouse

A large building where raw materials or manufactured goods may be stored before their export or distribution for sale.

Bus Garage

A facility where buses are stored and maintained

Community Center

A public location where members of a community tend to gather for group activities, public information, and other purposes.

Bank

Corporations that provide services as intermediaries of financial markets.

Trail

A path or trail separated from motorized traffic and dedicated to cycling or shared with pedestrians or other non-motorized users

Zip Code

The geographic area identified by a postal delivery area in the U.S.

Scheduled Fleet System

A system of fleet vehicles that operate on publicly defined routes, schedules, and stops

Drugstore

A retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold

Medical Office - Cardiology

A healthcare facility specializing in Cardiology.

Medical Office - Dermatology

A healthcare facility specializing in Dermatology.

Medical Office - Gastroenterology

A healthcare facility specializing in Gastroenterology.

Medical Office - Women's Health

A healthcare facility specializing in Women's Health.

Medical Office - Neurology

A healthcare facility specializing in Neurology.

Medical Office - Oncology

A healthcare facility specializing in Oncology.

Medical Office - Physical Therapy

A healthcare facility specializing in Physical Therapy.

Medical Office - Primary Care

A healthcare facility specializing in Primary Care.

Medical Office - Rheumatology

A healthcare facility specializing in Rheumatology.

Medical Office - Dentist Office

A healthcare facility specializing in Dentistry.

Liquor Store

A liquor store is a retail shop that predominantly sells prepackaged alcoholic beverages intended to be consumed off premises.

University Health Center

Healthcare facility located within a university campus.

University Recreation Center

Place located within a university campus primarily used for recreational activities.

University Housing

Residential building located within a university campus that primarily serves students.

Auto Dealership

Business that sells new or used automobiles.