Research – MapFlint

The MapFlint team uses data to answer questions about the Greater Flint community. The MapFlint team works with faculty and students to collect, analyze and report back to the community. Projects are accepted based on community interest, timeliness, availability of data, faculty expertise, and available resources.

What We Do

We work with community members, and organizations to collect, share, and visualize data to answer questions about local challenges, and inform local decisions and policy.

Our Impact

Leveraging the expertise of our community and faculty from the University of Michigan –Flint, we explore opportunities for problem-solving and highlight best practices that could be implemented locally.

Our Partners

We focus our work in the City of Flint and the greater Flint region.We work with residents, local schools, nonprofits, government, foundations, education, and academia.

Where do school-aged kids in the City of Flint attend school?

Our report examines student mobility within the Flint Community Schools. As enrollment declined in Flint Community Schools, an increase in enrollment at public school academies (Charter Schools) has occurred in grades K-8. The majority of high school aged students that enroll outside of Flint Community Schools are attending nearby public school districts.

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Neighborhood Profiles

Want a quick comparison of what has happened to the population, income, housing, and economy across city wards and neighborhoods? Our 2017 report will feature data points on all of these topics by city ward. Interested neighborhood groups can work with us to create a unique profile for their chosen area.

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Interested in working with us on a project?

Please contact Troy Rosencrants to begin.

Additional Resources

Open Data Flint provides a central location for housing Flint-based data gathered from academic institutions, local organizations, and federal agencies to encourage a healthier and informed community.