Tracking Census Tracts
We take a close look at the past and present of census tracts, a key reporting unit for Census data--and critical geography for figuring out (along with those data) eligible areas for grant funding.
Yes, Housing Has Become Unaffordable. Here’s One Reason Why.
What are the wages of relatively slow wage growth mixed with soaring home prices in our area? Diminished housing affordability
Comparing the Data LINKs via Dashboard: Atlanta and Austin
The ARC LINK trip to Austin, TX is this week (May 2-6, 2022). And we just updated our 100 Metros Dashboard. Let's compare Atlanta to Austin!
(Georgia) Milestones Mapping
Was the pandemic a millstone for Milestones test participation in 2021?
Learning about Broadband Access for School-Aged Kids
Where do the school-aged kids without internet access (or a computer) live in our Atlanta Region?. And are there correlations of higher poverty with the home locations of school-aged kids without access?
Fast-Growing Neighborhoods Over the Past 30 Years
Taking a closer look at thirty years of neighborhood population growth, decade by decade!
Mapping Life Expectancy
What to expect when looking at life expectancy? First, you'll see wide variation by area, sometimes eve when those areas are not that far apart. Next, anticipate tight correlations (in opposite directions) with lack of health insurance and high poverty rates.
Inflation: The Most Regressive “Tax” in Atlanta
Inflationary impacts have hit all of us in the pocket over the last year, but research shows that they hit some of us a lot harder than others.
Commuting: Yeah, It’s Still Kind of a Big Deal
Our updated Commuting Dashboard gives an immediate snapshot of the commuting landscape, and enables custom analysis of patterns by census tracts of job locations and worker residences
Crime Rates in the City of Atlanta: A Deeper (Spatial) Dive
A deeper dive into City of Atlanta crime rates explores how historical trends vary by Neighborhood Planning Unit.