Mega-Regions, Data and AI & Socioeconomic Map

What To Do About the Rise of Mega-Regions

We need to make urbanism more inclusive and democratic if we want to realize a better future, and that means devolving power from the dysfunctional nation-state to cities and neighborhoods.

Great Power, Great Responsibility: The 2018 Big Data & AI Landscape

It’s been an exciting, but complex year in the data world.

NIH-funded scientists put socioeconomic data on the map

The Neighborhood Atlas, a new tool to help researchers visualize socioeconomic data at the community level, is now available. This online platform allows for easily ranking and mapping neighborhoods according to socioeconomic disadvantage.

Why You Should Enroll Your Kids in Piano Lessons, According to Science

With 88 keys and hundreds of internal strings, a standard piano produces a slew of unique sounds and tones. And mastering that complex system doesn’t only result in beautiful music — a new study says it can also help kids build up their language skills.

Mapping Tool Takes Regional View of New York City Tri-State Area

The Metro Region Explorer has revealed shifts in demographics, housing and workforce, which could impact the region’s transit needs and overall economy.