Spatial Analysis
3 articles
Spatial Analysis with GeoPandas: From Joins to Autocorrelation
A spatial analysis workflow that starts with point-to-polygon joins and builds toward spatial weights, autocorrelation testing, and LISA cluster detection using Python.
Mobility Deserts: When Grocery Stores Are Close on Paper But Unreachable Without a Car
Federal food access policy assumes proximity equals access. But in California, 1 in 8 neighborhoods face a hidden barrier: stores are within a mile, but poor transit makes them practically unreachable.
The Widening Gap: Why Some Neighborhoods Are Falling Behind
County-wide SNAP rates rose 2 points over four years. But what happens when we look at neighborhoods instead of the whole county? A more complex picture emerges.