by d3wpadmin | Aug 25, 2010 | Kurt Metzger, Uncategorized
Forbes Magazine is back with another Top 10 ranking for the Detroit metropolitan area. This time we come in tenth among the most stressed-out cities[1] in the United States. The stress index is comprised of six measures/circumstances that are closely correlated with...
by d3wpadmin | Aug 23, 2010 | Kurt Metzger, Uncategorized
D3’s Erica Raleigh (left) and DPS teacher Patrice Hopkins inventory dangerous lots near schools. For some kids living in Detroit, a task as simple as walking to school can be dangerous. Walking through fields of debris, over glass-strewn sidewalks and by...
by d3wpadmin | Aug 9, 2010 | Kurt Metzger, Uncategorized
Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced that nearly 1.7 million voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary, based on unofficial returns. “I would like to thank everyone who took the time to cast a ballot,” said Land, Michigan’s chief...
by d3wpadmin | Aug 9, 2010 | Kurt Metzger, Uncategorized
Data Driven Detroit is dedicated to helping community development through the sharing of data. Constantly working with community groups to create positive change, D3 uses data to fuel sound decisions. In partnership with Starfish Family Services, a non-profit child...
by d3wpadmin | Aug 5, 2010 | Kurt Metzger, Uncategorized
This sure has been a wonderful week for public transit in Detroit! On Monday, Mayor Bing held a press conference featuring U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. The Secretary announced the launch of an environmental study for the Woodward Avenue Light Rail...
