Dallas Researchers Analyze Service Gaps for Veterans Using Geospatial Data and Social Media
August 14, 2025 | Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
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The commission has reviewed 28 city council agendas and 29 meeting videos to identify patterns in service availability. They are developing summaries, keyword topic maps, and a geospatial database to visualize current services. Data is being pulled from various sources, including the U.S. Census and American Community Survey, to support this analysis.
Due to high costs associated with obtaining cell phone mobility data, the research team has shifted focus to analyzing discussions on Reddit regarding service access from 2020 to the present. This social media analysis aims to supplement traditional data sources. The geospatial team is also digitizing participatory mapping data collected from community forums to enhance the geospatial dataset.
The project is reportedly on track and under budget, with one student currently working on it and plans to bring in more student staff. Additionally, there are considerations for a new tool to expand social media data collection, although specific details were not disclosed.
Overall, the commission aims to create an interactive system that highlights areas where veterans are well served and identifies gaps in services, enabling better resource allocation for service providers. The meeting concluded with an invitation for questions, emphasizing the collaborative effort to improve veteran services in Dallas.
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