Formatting OSM Data For Use in ESRI Address Locator

Question

I've been given the task of researching the possibility of setting up an ArcGIS Geocoding Service that can work with OSM data.

I am aware of Nominatim, but since these service(s) will be running on Windows Server 2008, and the customer has already invested big $$ on the ArcGIS Server license - I don't think its going to be an option. From what I've read, installing Nominatim on Windows is a daunting task in itself. If someone knows of any tutorials of how to accomplish this, please let me know.

I am far from an expert in either geocoding or OSM, but I would think the biggest barrier to using OSM data in an ESRI address locator is lack of address ranges.

Is there any way at all to get address ranges for a given OSM road segment? Any other tips or suggestions welcome.

Answer 1

Using LeafletJS with ArcGIS Server attribute query, Nominatim geocoder and jQuery

"The little tool that I built was simply a search tool for addresses in my area. The addresses come from the local city government’s ArcGIS Server REST endpoint for taxlots in our area. The attribute query loads a search/autocomplete box, which lists available addresses similar to what the user enters. Then, when it gets a result, it uses the Nominatim geocoder to geocode the address, which is then displayed on the map. "

• Search for address
• Geocode address
• Map the address

Full Credit to David Renz http://blog.davidrenz.com/?p=994