Author

Alex B. Hill

The unofficial cartographer of Detroit, Alex B. Hill, a self-described “data nerd and anthropologist” who combines mapping, data, and analytics with storytelling and human experience. He is the founder of DETROITography and author of “Detroit in 50 Maps."

He serves on the Black Bottom Archives Advisory Board, Detroit City of Design Challenge Advisory Council, and City of Detroit GO DATA Advisory Commission.

Alex B. Hill's Latest Articles

Mapping Detroit: Where do your Coney Island allegiances lie?

By Alex B. Hill

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Economic Development

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April 25, 2023

Detroit’s downtown is home to the Lafayette versus American rivalry, Northwest has Coney Islands right next to each other and includes Nicky D’s, while east of the State Fairgrounds sports a string of Coneys (mostly along Conant Street). Where is your go-to?

Mapping Detroit: How the city’s home improvement stores are ‘agents of knowledge’

By Alex B. Hill

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Community Development

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March 21, 2023

With an average construction age of 70+ years, Detroit homes need a special kind of love. It's why the city's home improvement stores are often local, and connected to the residents they supply. Here's the story their geography tells.