Let's Talk Data. / Resilient Communities

The Data Capacity Crisis Explained: A Q&A with Stephen Hardy

Across the country, community leaders are swimming in data but struggling to make sense of it. Dashboards multiply, datasets expand, and yet the people tasked with using data to drive change are often out of time, under-resourced, and overwhelmed. At mySidewalk, we call this the Data …

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The Data Capacity Crisis

We Don't Have a Data Problem — We Have a Capacity Problem Everyone's talking about data like it's gold. But if you've ever tried to actually use it, you know the truth: data is more like crude oil (or bio fuel) — valuable, but only if you have the time and tools to refine it. Here's t …

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We Believe in Your Data—Here's Why

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At mySidewalk, we’ve spent more than a decade building one of the most comprehensive community data platforms in the country, fueled by a library of standardized, public data. We believe in its power to shine light on community assets, measure equity gaps, and unlock better decision-m …

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Making Resilient Communities: A Closer Look at Health, Equity & Infrastructure

Public health is at an inflection point.

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When Uncertainty Meets Resilience: How mySidewalk is Expanding and Protecting Access to Mission-Critical Data

Our customers care about their communities, and so do we. Community leaders—from hardworking staff to elected officials—rely on equity data to make critical decisions on a wide range of topics. Presently, it is unclear whether this data will continue to be released, how frequently, or …

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City of Dayton launches interactive Opportunity Zone dashboard

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.

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