Mapping Detroit: Racial dot map
One limitation of Census data is that much of Detroit is categorized as “hard to count” meaning the Census is the best data we can get, but it might not be the best representation of everyone in Detroit.
Alex B. Hill's Latest Articles
Mapping Detroit: Tracking the city’s Black-led developer projects
Black developers are involved and benefiting in higher-stakes projects, but there are still numerous underserved neighborhoods waiting to see the same levels of investment as Downtown and Midtown.
Mapping Detroit: Coffee Shops and Community Building
Gathering spaces in Detroit are a hot commodity and not easy to come by, so the loss of just one is usually a substantial hit to the community. A handful of new baristas are trying their hand at pop-up coffee offerings and we can’t wait until they have some physical space to add to the growing demand.
Mapping Detroit: Where the rest of the budget grants are going
Some projects that went underreported in the latest budget include grants to Motor City Blight Busters, Grandmont Rosedale Mixed Use Development, and support for the North Rosedale Community House. All of them have a high likelihood of neighborhood-level impact.
Mapping Detroit: Flooding risks and climate refuge potential
To fully harness Detroit's potential as a climate haven, it is imperative to recognize and address the city's industrial legacy and ecological shortcomings. We take a closer look at flood risk areas within Detroit, with Jefferson Chalmers and Southwest Detroit/Dearborn emerging as critical zones on the risk map.
Mapping Detroit: Job density vs population density
Just 30% of available jobs in Detroit are held by Detroit residents. What does the population vs employment opportunities actually look like? We dive in.
Mapping Detroit: Fruit trees bring summer bounty
Apples, pears, hackberries, chokeberries, cherries, mulberries... Detroit has a fascinating spread of fruit trees. What's your go-to fresh fruit recipe for summer?
Mapping Detroit: EV charging stations across the city tell an interesting story
A lack of electronic vehicle charging stations in some parts of Detroit is an indication of a wider issue, but there are plans to fill the gaps.
Food for thought: Mapping Detroit’s grocery stores
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of stores closed temporarily, a handful of restaurants became small grocers, and organizations distributed supplies via emergency food boxes. Now, despite many corner and convenience stores, most Detroiters get their groceries at one of 64 full-service spots.
