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In Denver a controversial bill caused overdose deaths to rise while emergency calls fell — Axios

In Denver a controversial bill caused overdose deaths to rise while emergency calls fell

Axios February 2024 Investigations

Used R for statistical analysis and geospatial mapping to visualize neighborhood-level overdose patterns across Denver, revealing a 27% drop in emergency calls while deaths climbed. State lawmakers cited our findings in proposed amendments to the legislation. Data was gathered via FOIA requests, and maps were created using GIS and ArcGIS.

Awards

Colorado Press Association: Best Infographics & Best Newsletter of 2024

Collaborators

Esteban Hernandez

Tools & methods
QGISArcGISPythonUIRMapboxAPIsGeocodingFOIA

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