Data stories
BlogInformation from the field that we find particularly relevant, engaging, or just plain interesting.
Educating Youths to Prepare for the Future
Data Driven Detroit (D3) is dedicated to sharing much of the data we collect, compile, and visualize. Our website hosts numerous tools for accessing data and we’re developing more training opportunities for interested people to learn more about data. In the meantime,...
D3 Reports on Poverty in Southeast Michigan
“Poverty and food access are issues of tremendous importance in southeast Michigan. If you are fortunate enough to not have to face the problem, chances are that one of your neighbors is not so fortunate. We must develop regional approaches to deal with poverty...
New Book: Driving Detroit, George Galster
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 came...
D3 Launches New Parcel-Level Data Tool for Sustainable Communities
Because of technical difficulties and outdated datasets this tool has been deprecated.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!...
Are there any neighborhood schools left in Detroit?
Another school year is starting, and students across metro Detroit are beginning their commutes to school. Many Detroit students travel long distances to attend school. Some even travel into the city from the suburbs; during the 2011-2012 school year, there were over...
National Poll Reveals Health Concerns for Children
The sixth annual C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health was just released. The survey asked adults about their top health concerns for children in their communities. The top answer this year was "not enough exercise." Not only is it number...
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