Make the Mall Cool Again

Last week, I headed to California to visit my family. While we were there, the Santa Ana winds picked up, and as a result, the power was shut off at my parent’s house as a fire precaution for 2 days. On the second day, I was in desperate need of an outlet to charge my...

Understanding the Mall Market

Brick and mortar retail has long been central to urban living, but over several decades we have seen fundamental changes in the location and style of retailing. A massive locational change occurred as vibrant downtown retail streets were often boarded up as retail...

Accounting for Regional Price Differences

We are often asked for a price adjusted income estimate, which sounds simple but is in fact extremely complex. There are, of course, many web sites which let you convert an income level in one city to its equivalent in another city – so if I live in Des Moines, Iowa,...

Data for Financial Institutions

Financial institutions—whether banks, credit unions, or investment firms—rely heavily on accurate data to inform key decisions. From opening new branches and assessing risk to analyzing markets, comprehensive demographic and geographic data is critical for success....

Panorama-Halloween Costume Edition

The AGS team likes to have some fun during the holidays, and this year for Halloween, we took the viral Spirit Halloween meme trend and made memes for Panorama segments. We hope that you enjoy these costumes, and if you want to learn more about Panorama, our...