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Point Specific Name - Area General Name
Point Specific Name - Area General Name


While this naming standard can be used to clarify a location it should be used sparingly as to align with standard place harmonization efforts.
While this naming standard can be used to clarify a location it should be used sparingly as to align with standard place harmonization efforts. Generally, one does not need to distinguish chain locations from one another unless they meet one of the reasons below.


Common scenarios where combination naming can be applied:
Common scenarios where combination naming can be applied:
*Chain locations which offer services that are not substitutes. i.e. "Holiday Inn - Chicago  Midway Airport" vs "Holiday Inn - Chicago O'Hare Area"


*Location is inside of an airport or behind a private entrance. "Starbuck - Dulles International Airport (IAD)"
*Location is inside of an airport or behind a private entrance. "Starbuck - Dulles International Airport (IAD)"

Revision as of 03:58, 7 November 2015

Combination naming

When naming Point Places which are contained within an Area Place in this way, it may be desirable to include the Area's name in the separate Point Place names. If this is desirable, name the Point Places with the specific name first, followed by a hyphen, followed by the Area name, as such: Point Specific Name - Area General Name

While this naming standard can be used to clarify a location it should be used sparingly as to align with standard place harmonization efforts. Generally, one does not need to distinguish chain locations from one another unless they meet one of the reasons below.

Common scenarios where combination naming can be applied:

  • Chain locations which offer services that are not substitutes. i.e. "Holiday Inn - Chicago Midway Airport" vs "Holiday Inn - Chicago O'Hare Area"
  • Location is inside of an airport or behind a private entrance. "Starbuck - Dulles International Airport (IAD)"
  • Destination is less accessible than similar locations in the area. i.e. fast food restaurant in a mall or on a college campus. "Arby's - Lakeside Square" or "Chick-fil-a - George Mason University Student Center"
  • Locations that are not full service i.e. "Starbucks - Target"
  • Area location adds specific context to a point place's name i.e. "Yulman Stadium - Tulane University"