Statistical maps

We take numerical data and represent them in map form, using color, statistical symbols, and local comparative graphs to highlight the results.

We work with government census data — a rich source of information about ethnicity, income and housing — and client information to create maps which plot data across an area. Examples include variations in property evaluation or volume of public transportation usage.

Our clients often use these maps to identify patterns or statistical trends in an area in order to better focus their subsequent actions. Examples include comparing household income, assessing voter turnout, and understanding school participation in an event.

Democratic primary election results for Gale Brewer

	Data sources	Election data, political districts, voting districts
	Client objective	Visualize the results of the City Council election in District 6.
	Map outcome	A poster showing both the raw number of votes in chart form, and areas shaded by percent of vote for the winner.
	Client benefit	The results show strong support for the winning candidate in most districts.

School district fundraiser participation map for Common Cents

	Data sources	School districts, client data
	Client objective	Visualize program participation rates for school districts in NYC.
	Map outcome	The number of schools in each school district were tallied to calculate the participation rate, which was then joined to the map and color-coded.
	Client benefit	These maps are updated annually, and included in reports and funding applications.

Wealth effects in NYC

	Data sources	Census data
	Client objective	This sample map visualizes household income data across NYC.
	Map outcome	The Census Bureau tables were formatted and joined to the census tract map, and color-coded by average household income.
	Client benefit	Displaying demographic data at the tract level shows variations at the sub-neighborhood scale.