🚀 Project Showcase

Welcome to the dbsds project portfolio.
Each project reflects how careful data gathering, thoughtful analysis, and human-centered insight can drive smarter decisions in public life, civic organizations, and research.

Whether supporting a small-town mayor, helping a nonprofit serve better, or partnering with researchers to uncover trends —
the goal is always the same: transform information into progress.

🧭 Explore Ongoing Projects & Service Guides

At dbsds, I don’t just use data to analyze the world — I build practical tools to help others take action.
These projects are grounded in the real needs of cities, researchers, nonprofits, and local businesses.
Some are full research studies; others are step-by-step toolkits for digital engagement and smart planning.

Whether you’re looking for civic insight, want to build a digital presence, or are curious about creating your own online community — these featured projects are here to guide, inspire, and support your mission.

✅ New! Many project pages now include free checklists and paid downloads for teams who want to build on their own.

🛠️ Projects in Development

New project profiles coming soon!
Here’s a preview of the types of work being built:

Data Storytelling Projects

Data Storytelling Projects

Bringing complex data insights to life through clear, compelling narratives.

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Civic Dashboards

Civic Dashboards

Designing public dashboards to empower cities, communities, and nonprofits.

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Research Collaboration Tools

Research Collaboration Tools

Building data pipelines and insight hubs to fuel public impact research.

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Online Community Builder

Online Community Builder

Step-by-step strategy to launch and sustain online communities for civic and nonprofit leaders.

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Simple Static Sites

Simple Static Sites

Inexpensive, low-maintenance websites for organizations that want full control — without the monthly fees.

Learn More Coming Soon

🌟 Project Types & Tools

📊 Data-Powered Research & Insight

  • Civic Dashboards: Tools to help cities and towns visualize housing, employment, and equity challenges.
  • Workforce & Labor Explorations: Evolving insights on remote work, precarity, and organizing.
  • Community Well-Being Studies: Combining Census, BLS, and local data to tell human-centered stories.
  • Small Business & Contractor Insights: Local opportunity maps and market analyses.
  • Academic Research Support: Collaborations on survey design, EDA, data engineering, and visual storytelling.

🌐 Digital Infrastructure & Community-Building

  • Online Community Development: Helping foundations, nonprofits, and activist groups create vibrant, self-sustaining online communities.
  • Static Website Builds: Fast, accessible, and low-cost websites built with Jekyll — ideal for civic groups and small organizations who want control and simplicity without the monthly costs.

🧰 Toolkits & Starter Kits

These are downloadable toolkits you can use to get started—whether you’re building a project yourself or collaborating with dbsds.

Online Community Builder

Online Community Builder

Build a vibrant, self-sustaining online space for your organization or cause.

See Toolkit Downloadable
Simple Website Starter Kit

Simple Website Starter Kit

Everything you need to launch a static website like this one—fast and low-cost.

Explore Kit Free + Premium

➡️ Want to discuss a custom project for your city, organization, or research team?
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