Good Questions Make Great Projects
Many of the challenges we face today are complex but solvable — if we start by asking the right question.
At dbsds, I help leaders, civic organizations, and researchers frame the right questions, find the right data, and get to actionable answers.
👇 Common Questions from Clients
🏛️ For City & Civic Leaders and Contractors
- Where are the best opportunities for small contractors in my region?
- What does permit or bid data say about equity and access?
- How are local policies impacting neighborhoods — or missing the mark?
🤝 For Civic Organizations & Nonprofits
- What barriers are our constituents facing, and what does the data say?
- How can we measure the impact of our outreach or programs?
- Are there underserved communities we’re not reaching?
📚 For Researchers & Social Scientists
- How do online discussions reflect shifts in social identity?
- What do job listings tell us about labor market changes?
- How do we combine big public datasets with local context?
🎯 Have a question you don’t see here?
Chances are, there’s data that can help. Let’s explore it together.