The Data Story

Every neighbourhood has a story. Data helps us explore it.

Evidence, interpretation and the questions that can help turn local information into better planning conversations.

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Featured · Community health

Beyond the Map: How Evanston Turned Neighbourhood Data into Community Conversations

What an Illinois public-health experience teaches us about pairing neighbourhood-level evidence with resident insight and action-oriented planning.

6 November 2026 · Approx. 3-minute read

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Data explainer

What can a mapped clinic tell us?

A location record is not the same as an available appointment, a reachable service, or an unmet health need.

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Community health · Evidence interpretation

Reading Neighbourhood Data Carefully: What Evanston Shows Toronto Community Organizations

Citywide averages can hide the differences that matter most for planning. Here is what one Illinois example shows, and what it cannot tell us about Toronto.

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