Data stories
BlogInformation from the field that we find particularly relevant, engaging, or just plain interesting.
Partnering to Support Kids and Education in Detroit
The Skillman Foundation has been one of Data Driven Detroit’s (D3) most consistent funders and partners. Since helping found D3, their support has allowed D3 to undertake some of its most impactful projects, including the Detroit Residential Parcel Survey, Motor City...
Introducing: Our New and Improved Website
A little over a year ago, we wrote about our website and how it was…less than functional. The good news is that since then, we’ve been hard at work building a new website from scratch that's more useful all around. This new (beta) site makes it easier not only for us...
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...
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