In Week 10, I explored the “Analyze Boston” Open Data Hub, which provides comprehensive data from the Boston Planning and Development Authority spanning January 2013 to December 2019. This platform serves as a repository for statistics, maps, and information relevant to daily life in the city. The primary goal is to enhance the accessibility of public information through a standardized technological platform.
The data hub covers a wide array of topics, including Geospatial, City Services, Finance, Environment, Economy, Public Safety, and more, totaling around 246 subjects. The website offers recommendations for popular datasets and highlights newly added or modified datasets.
As I hover through the available topics, I am contemplating where to focus my efforts for my analysis. I am leaning towards delving into the economy model, aiming to conduct analyses on trends, make informed decisions, and communicate insights. Specifically, I am considering exploring areas such as gross domestic product (GDP), inflation rates, consumer spending, and stock market performance.
In my upcoming blog, I plan to narrow down my topic within the economy model and initiate the analysis process to contribute to improvements in that particular field.