National Neighborhood Data Archive (NaNDA)

A comprehensive archive of neighborhood-level data across the U.S.

Project Overview

The National Neighborhood Data Archive (NaNDA) is a comprehensive data repository that aggregates neighborhood-level information across multiple spatial scales throughout the United States. This archive serves as a critical resource for researchers analyzing connections between neighborhood characteristics and various outcomes related to public health, socioeconomic status, and demographic patterns.

NaNDA Data Visualization
Visualization of neighborhood-level data integration across multiple spatial scales.

Technical Implementation

This project involved extensive data integration and processing using:

  • Python for data cleaning and transformation pipelines
  • R for statistical analysis and visualization
  • GIS technologies for spatial data processing and mapping
  • Database design for efficient storage and retrieval of large datasets

Key Metrics

The archive provides essential metrics on factors including:

  • Healthcare access and utilization
  • Socioeconomic conditions and inequality
  • Educational resources and outcomes
  • Environmental quality indicators
  • Transportation infrastructure
  • Housing characteristics

Impact

This work provides a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers, enabling evidence-based decision making through:

  • Comprehensive exploration of neighborhood impacts on health and well-being
  • Identification of areas with resource disparities
  • Longitudinal analysis of neighborhood change
  • Cross-regional comparative studies

Learn More

For more information about NaNDA, visit the official project website.