The GeoPlan Center supports Geocoding (Address Matching) through various methods. The Geocoding Resources page provides easy access to “How To” documents and resources for creating locator files, as well as UF restricted and publicly available street reference data.
University of Florida Geocoding Resources
University of Florida Students and Faculty have (FREE) access to ArcGIS Business Analyst through desktop, web, and mobile apps. ArcGIS Business Analyst provides location-based intelligence for planning, site selection, and customer segmentation. Combine demographic, lifestyle, and spending data with map-based analytics for accurate reports and dynamic presentations.
ArcGIS Business Analyst uses HERE© Street Network Data (1.5-2yrs older than Streetmap Premium Data). The UF educational licence agreement allows for campus-wide use for teaching and research purposes.
Publicly Available Geocoding Resources
The University of Florida GeoPlan Center formats US Census Bureau TIGER/Line® Data Files for use in Geocoding Applications. The TIGER roads reference dataset and coinciding locator files can be download from the following link or from FGDL.
GEOCODING REFERENCE DATA DOWNLOAD 2023 [XML] GEOCODING REFERENCE DATA DOWNLOAD 2023 [ZIP]Create a Locator
You can create a custom locator in ArcGIS Pro to geocode using your own data. In this way, you can find places and addresses on the map using your own data just as you do using the ArcGIS World Geocoding Service.