Research, Data & Geospatial Analysis

Understanding and visualizing social, economic, and environmental factors is essential to identifying areas of need and/or opportunity.  Geospatial analysis can help summarize thousands of words with a single image.  Relying on the strength of data, the Public Policy & Research Unit staff conducts demographic and geospatial data analysis on local housing policy and neighborhood investment issues to inform and support strategic decision making by HCIDLA, the Mayor’s Office and the City Council.

Our work includes robust analysis and visualization of data via interactive mapping and graphical presentations of maps, tables, and charts to enhance the understanding of critical policy and program issues and to help determine potential affordable housing solutions.  Click on the links below to view our previously created reports, maps, and researched data.

Highlighting Key Research Reports

• Empty Homes Vacancy Tax Report, 2020
• Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Report – Revenue Estimate and Activity Report, 2020
• Eviction Defense Program Report and Attachments, 2019
• Geographic Distribution of Permanent Supportive Housing, HHH Projects, and Motels in the City of Los Angeles, 2018
• Preservation of Affordable Housing in Transit Oriented Districts, 2012

Maps & Data

• LAHD Affordable Housing Projects list from 2003 to Present
• AHSC Map
• Proposition HHH Interactive Opportunity Map – for HHH NOFAs
• Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) Plan
  • HUD Maps I
  • HUD Maps II
  • HUD Maps III
  • HUD Tables
  • Local Maps
  • Local Tables

Additional Housing & Data Resources

• USC Price’s Neighborhood Data for Social Change
• PolicyMap
• US Census Bureau Data
• Opportunity360
• National Equity Atlas
• Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
• City of Los Angeles Open Data
• County of Los Angeles Open Data
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Data

Additional Policy Work (Archived)

• Consolidated Plan Map Narrative
• Consolidated Plan Map: Citywide
• Consolidated Plan Maps East LA APC
• Consolidated Plan Maps Central LA APC
• CRA Expiring Properties Map, Citywide, 2015
• Foreclosure Quarterly Comparative Analysis, 2007-15
• Lead Poisoning Risk Hot Spot Analysis Map, 2013
• Neighborhood Stabilization Program Investment by 113th Congressional District Map, 2013
• Neighborhood Stabilization Program Linda Vista Press Event Map, 2013