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Closing the Gaps: What New Broadband and Housing Permit Data Tell Us About Community Growth
Aug 14, 2025 1:48:49 PM
Closing the Gaps: What New Broadband and Housing Permit Data Tell Us About Community Growth
by Drew Stiehl on Aug 14, 2025 1:48:49 PM
Before joining mySidewalk, I spent years planning transportation networks and city development—systems built to move people, ideas, and economies. Whether we’re talking about roads, broadband, or housing, one thing holds true: when systems don’t reach everyone, opportunity doesn’t eit …
8 Things to Understand About Food Insecurity and How Data Storytelling Helps Us Find Solutions
by the mySidewalk Team on Jul 3, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Food is more than just sustenance; it is a fundamental human right and a source of comfort, culture, and community. Yet, across the country, millions face the harsh reality of food insecurity. Not only does the issue threaten physical and mental health outcomes but it also undermines …
The Perfect Fit: HUD Low-Mod Data in mySidewalk
by Drew Stiehl on Aug 8, 2022 12:00:00 PM
mySidewalk added HUD Low- and Moderate-Income data to our platform. This data is a critical component of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications, and helps housing and community development practitioners see where low- and moderate-income populations are located in their …
Housing and Economic Vulnerability in the Greater Nashville Metro
by Drew Stiehl on Dec 8, 2020 1:40:06 PM
Understanding the factors behind economic vulnerability is a challenge for all cities. As a Data Storyteller, I have seen how data science can help solve this challenge. What makes a city vulnerable to things like recessions? Some towns can weather the storm and come out of these even …
Assessing Economic Vulnerability in the Greater KC Metro
by Drew Stiehl on Aug 18, 2020 4:24:38 PM
Economic vulnerability arises from the interplay of many factors. Understanding how these factors interplay, and how to target policy, programs, and solutions, is a challenge.
Why The New HUD Rule Change Is a Mission Critical Problem
by the mySidewalk Team on Aug 13, 2020 9:47:51 AM
On July 23rd, 2020, HUD Secretary Ben Carson terminated the 2015 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) assessment rule. This rule helped ensure people of all protected classes had access to quality, affordable homes by requiring HUD applicants to complete fair housing assessmen …
How to Apply for Grant Funding During COVID-19
by the mySidewalk Team on Apr 24, 2020 1:27:28 PM
Your agency is likely hurting. No matter what kind of funding you have or have not received as part of the new COVID-19 stimulus and grants, it’s probably not enough. For many of you, you’re also covering extra costs tied directly to public health response efforts. So getting addition …
City of Dayton launches interactive Opportunity Zone dashboard
by Adam Runner on Jul 10, 2019 9:44:00 PM
The City of Dayton is launching a new, interactive dashboard highlighting the city's Opportunity Zones. The dashboard will allow entrepreneurs, developers, and investors to learn about Dayton's Opportunity Zones, including their locations and community assets.
mySidewalk Introduces Drawing Tools
by the mySidewalk Team on Mar 21, 2017 10:45:00 AM
Starting today, you can create a custom boundary directly in mySidewalk using our Drawing Tool feature. When we asked our customers what more they want from mySidewalk, they said that they wanted to be able to draw their own boundaries on a map. We took that feedback and created a dra …