neighborhoods – Visual-Detroit

Data Visualization from the Motor City

Detroit, Geography, mapsDecember 28, 2021December 28, 2021

Detroit Land Bank Purchases Update

I created a visual analysis of purchases made under the Detroit Land Bank “Own It Now” program back in late 2020, attempting to shed light on where sales activity was occurring across the city. Now that we’re closing out 2021,Continue readingDetroit Land Bank Purchases Update

Detroit, Geography, mapsOctober 11, 2020October 10, 2020

Viewing Land Bank Purchases, Part 1

One of the more aggressive attempts to revitalize many Detroit neighborhoods has come in the form of the Detroit Land Bank Authority. This program allows residents to bid on city-owned properties, many of which have fallen into disrepair. The programContinue readingViewing Land Bank Purchases, Part 1

Crime, DetroitApril 27, 2020April 27, 2020

Crime in the D: Stolen Vehicles

As part of our continuing series on crime in Detroit, I decided to focus on one of the most universal of all Detroit crimes – the stolen vehicle. This is arguably the most egalitarian criminal activity in the city, coveringContinue readingCrime in the D: Stolen Vehicles

Detroit, GeographyApril 18, 2020April 26, 2020

Detroit Neighborhood Map

Here’s a simple map of Detroit neighborhoods based on census tract definitions. One of the interesting things to note with census tracts is that they are population-based, which can create some interesting effects when we view maps at that level.Continue readingDetroit Neighborhood Map