Data stories
BlogInformation from the field that we find particularly relevant, engaging, or just plain interesting.
Community Data Support
In June 2017, The Kresge Foundation awarded Data Driven Detroit a grant to bolster its efforts as Detroit’s community data intermediary and support several existing initiatives. We continue to show thanks to our funders and partners by showcasing the important work...
Measuring Hard to Count Populations
This is the eighth blog post in an in-depth series exploring the history and future of the US Census. Explore our first post introducing readers to the history of the census and its importance. If you’re interested in other subjects related to the census, check out...
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federally funded block grant. States operate a variety of programs utilizing this funding, but they must fall under one of the four purposes of TANF: Provide assistance to needy families so that children can be cared...
Redistricting and the Census
This is the seventh blog post in an in-depth series exploring the history and future of the US Census. Explore our first post introducing readers to the history of the census and its importance. If you’re interested in other subjects related to Census 2020, check out...
InnovateGov Intern Spotlight – Where are they now? (Jordon Newton)
In Summer of 2016, Data Driven Detroit (D3) entered a partnership with Michigan State University’s InnovateGov internship program. Through this program, MSU students get the opportunity for an immersive experience working at an organization in the city of Detroit....
2017 Reflections and Looking Forward
I’ve been reflecting on this year in preparation for the next; in summary, D3 did some amazing stuff in 2017... We started the year embracing new team members and facing a whole bunch of work to be done. Collectively, we created great work that we can be proud of, on...
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