We are not alone – other groups are producing great data on form an function of cities, which may suit your needs. Here is a selection.
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Urban mask layers
Dataset | Description/Properties | Reference |
Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) | | |
Global Urban Footprint (GUF) | Global buildup layer from 180 000 TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X scenes, spatial resolution of 0.4 arcsec (~12 m). | Esch, T., Heldens, W., Hirner, A., Keil, M., Marconcini, M., Roth, A., et al. (2017). Breaking new ground in mapping human settlements from space–The Global Urban Footprint. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 134, 30–42. |
Word Settlement footprint | | |
ESA CCI Land Cover | | |
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Building data