In my previous post on the damage inflicted on the learning trajectories of Michigan 4th graders the focus was on changes between 2019 (pre-lockdown) and 2022 (post-lockdown). We saw theContinue readingLockdowns and Education Outcomes, Part 2
One of the more interesting data sets I have viewed over the last several years comes from the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University, previously known as CEPA. The dataContinue readingLockdowns and Education Outcomes, Part 1
Let’s follow up my earlier post with a deeper dive into the 911 (emergency) call data from Detroit’s open data portal. We’ll be focused on the same 30 days ofContinue readingDetroit 911 Calls, Part 2
Having some fun analyzing and visualizing 911 calls in the city of Detroit, using data from the city’s open data portal. This is a rich data set with very detailedContinue readingDetroit 911 Calls, Part 1
Just a quick post here and a sincere hope that 2022 will be a great year for all of us. I recently posted an update on the Detroit Land BankContinue readingWelcome to 2022!
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 wasContinue readingDetroit Land Bank Purchases Update
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-ownedContinue readingViewing Land Bank Purchases, Part 1
Overview One of the main challenges faced by data analysts and visualizers (my peer group) is helping others to understand what the data is actually telling us. This is trueContinue readingCutting Through the Covid-19 Hysteria