by d3wpadmin | Sep 11, 2012 | Kurt Metzger, literacy, Uncategorized
By Kurt Metzger, Director Looking back at my fifteen years working at Wayne State University’s Center for Urban Studies, I remember my colleagues’ love for the city and their work with its residents. One person stands above all others: George Galster. George...
by d3wpadmin | Sep 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Because of technical difficulties and outdated datasets this tool has been deprecated. Please check out the Residential Typology Tool created in collaboration with Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD) for a similar tool that encompasses all of Detroit!...
by d3wpadmin | Aug 23, 2012 | Data Literacy, Kurt Metzger, Uncategorized
The Boston Globe had a story the other day about the growing number of nonprofits that have begun tracking outcomes in an effort to improve their performance and demonstrate their value to donors. Nonprofits are using methods favored by for-profits, such as keeping...
by d3wpadmin | May 1, 2012 | Louis Bach, Uncategorized
On April 26, the Warren/Conner Development Coalition hosted a town hall meeting on City Council districts (“How Can the Council District System Facilitate the Change We Need in Our Neighborhoods?”). The town hall meeting’s goals were to educate local residents and...
by d3wpadmin | Mar 9, 2012 | Danny Devries, Uncategorized
It can be tough out there for a data analyst; most people don’t quite understand what we do, so I just say “I make maps.” When they respond “Haven’t you heard of Google Maps?,” I can only stare forlornly. Luckily, D3 is not alone in this world. NNIP is a community...
by d3wpadmin | Feb 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Data Driven Detroit would like to thank Code for America for hosting Saturday’s Property & Technology conference. The conference featured lightning talks and breakout sessions, giving attendees the opportunity to learn from each other about how to improve...
