by Elyse Menger | Mar 14, 2024 | Covid-19 and Data
It’s hard to believe, but four years ago this month, much of the United States put up the closed sign in an attempt to slow the spreading of the COVID-19 outbreak through the declaration of public health emergencies. Within two weeks of the beginning of the...
by Elyse Menger | Mar 7, 2024 | Geography, Maps, Menger's Musings
The growth of any urban area is highly dependent upon its geographic situation, and much has been written about the particular locational advantages that resulted in the complex urban systems of modern America. Why did Pittsburgh develop as a major steel manufacturing...
by Elyse Menger | Mar 7, 2024 | Maps
Can you identify the cities in these maps without the familiar guidelines of transportation and water features? Each map is at 1:400,000 scale and shows only the relative density of households at the block group level – which makes it interesting because industrial...
by Elyse Menger | Feb 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
So far, there have been 46 presidents of the United States of America, from George Washington to Joseph Biden. In theory, they should hail from all over the country; however, when you think about where they were born, it is likely that you think about the East Coast....
by Elyse Menger | Feb 29, 2024 | Monthly Round-Ups
At the end of each month, the AGS team looks back at articles and blog posts that we saw this month that stood out to us. Some are from news agencies, and many come from our partners, but not all use our data. Here is the round-up from February 2024. Placer.ai The...
by Elyse Menger | Feb 22, 2024 | Canada Data, Maps
With a rise in inflation, housing costs and childcare, some people may choose to live with family in multigenerational housing. There is also a correlation between immigration and multigenerational housing, especially in Canada. These patterns are very prevalent,...
by Elyse Menger | Feb 22, 2024 | Geography, Maps
Over the last few months, we have been asked if we have data for H3 polygons. This ties in quite nicely to our discussion a few weeks ago about the MAUP, or modifiable areal unit problem. H3 is a system of spatial indexing developed by Uber Technologies a few years...
by Elyse Menger | Feb 15, 2024 | City Series
The largest city in the state of Michigan, Detroit has a long history as an automotive hub. But with jobs moving away, mostly to foreign countries, the city is in a state of urban decay and declining population. While some nearby suburban areas are growing, the city...
by Elyse Menger | Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
The original link between the East Coast and the Midwest, Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania. The “Steel City” was known for manufacturing, and suffered some during the deindustrialization era, but has managed to pivot it’s focus and remain relevant...
by Elyse Menger | Feb 8, 2024 | City Series
This weekend, Superbowl 58 will be played in Las Vegas, Nevada. While the Super Bowl is just the latest event to take place in this vibrant city, many know that it has been home to a growing population for many years. Home to a desirable climate and vibrant...
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