Data stories
BlogInformation from the field that we find particularly relevant, engaging, or just plain interesting.
Stat-Check: Detroit’s “Slowing Population Loss”
Data Driven Detroit (D3) has the opportunity to review many Census releases during their initial embargo period. This allows us to develop analyses prior to release, which we can use to further our mission of providing communities with better data for better...
Interactive Map: Census Response Rates
Check out Slate's interactive map showing the 2010 Census' response rate for every county in the contiguous United States. The map also displays whether each county voted Republican or Democrat in the 2008 elections. As Slate points out, the map highlights a gap in...
Five Objective Truths for Craig Fahle
WDET host Craig Fahle has called on the public to provide “five objective truths” about Detroit to share with the world at the upcoming Association for Alternative Newsmedia convention. Data Driven Detroit is answering the call by drawing on our history of addressing...
Per Capita Income Doesn’t Grow on Trees
In his blog, “Per Square Mile”, Tim de Chant has been mapping income inequality by looking at local differences in tree cover. He has found that areas with higher income also have a greater density of trees. Data Driven Detroit’s analysts wanted to see if the same...
New Interactive Tool: DPS Properties for Sale
Data Driven Detroit, in conjunction with the Old Schools, New Uses conference, has released a new interactive tool to provide users with information about Detroit Public School buildings and properties that are featured for sale. The tool provides prospective...
2012 Michigan Scorecard Now Available
The 2012 Michigan Scorecard, a product of collaboration between The Center for Michigan and Data Driven Detroit, is now available. The Scorecard tracks Michigan's status through twenty-eight measures in three areas: Talent and Education, Economy and Quality of Life,...
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