Mapping the spread of COVID-19 in San Luis Obispo County As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact communities across the globe, understanding its spread at a local level is crucial. San Luis Obispo County is no exception. To keep our…
Highways, freeways and railways are physical barriers, often dividing our communities – splitting a city in parts. The question is if such division has an effect on the demographic and socioeconomic composition. One may also wonder if such differences were already in place before the road was built, and if they are possibly accentuated over time?
Below are statistical comparisons for a selection of cities, in California, where a freeway cuts through in roughly equal parts (A and B).
Understanding the patterns and trends for real estate valuations is important for: city planning, identifying demographic imbalances and in revealing investment opportunities. Visualizing this data in maps provides accessible insights that are otherwise difficult to gain.
