Data stories
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Diversity is the Future for Michigan
The Census Bureau released its newest compilation of 2010 Census data for Michigan on March 8. This file allows us to understand the demographics of the growing racial and ethnic groups across our State and in our neighborhoods. While Data Driven Detroit will begin...
D3 Goes West: the Portland NNIP Conference
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...
A Fine-Grained Look at Food Accessibility
Researchers at Michigan State University have recently raised the bar for quantifying food accessibility. They visited 94 retail locations in Lansing and East Lansing and recorded the presence or absence of 447 food items. From there, they mapped the pedestrian and...
Beauty Truly is in the Eye of the Beholder!
I am sure that everyone reading this post has been to the Zoo at sometime in their life. I grew up going to the Cincinnati Zoo and have tried to visit others when in cities around the country. I remember being overwhelmed by the size of the Detroit Zoo when I first...
Detroit Public Schools Student Dispersion
Maps showing student dispersion for several Detroit schools and neighborhoods are now available on D3's website. With numerous yearly school closings, widespread household financial difficulties and inconsistent transportation options, students in Detroit Public...
D3 at Code for America’s Property and Technology Conference
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...
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