Aerial Photo Collection- Through a generous donation from DTE, Wayne State University is able to provide researchers with access to digitized copies of aerial photos of metropolitan Detroit for the period 1949 to 1997. At present the collection consists of a series of 72 dpi pdf files. In the near future, 600 dpi images will be added upon request.


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Taking Stock in Neighborhoods- Computer-based GIS program that builds on past research in crime mapping and automated analysis to focus on Detroit-area neighborhoods. Analyze neighborhoods with regard to social and economic trends.

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Center sites: Center for Urban Studies   :::   Detroit Lead Data   :::   Urban Safety Program