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 ## Setup and run
 
 1. Provision database (see `migrations`)
-1. Fill out details in `config.json` (see `config.template.json`)
 1. Load buildings and geometries to database (see `etl`)
 1. Install app dependencies: `cd app && npm i`
 1. Run tests: `npm test`
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-{
-    "comment": "Copy this file and edit to provide scripts with details",
-    "database": {
-        "host": "localhost",
-        "port": 5432,
-        "database": "",
-        "user": "",
-        "password": ""
-    }
-}