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Katie Zager is a Social Research Specialist whose work focuses on using data to make visible many of the invisible disparities that lurk in our region. "I was drawn to geography because of its emphasis on place as a connector between so many different issues; where people live and work can have an impact on economic and health outcomes, people's ability to access basic goods and services, and how people relate to the world around them," she said.
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Charlotteans got 46 hours back from traffic last year

Autonomous vehicles, flying taxis and...buses? Balancing present and future needs

What a 1944 call for planning can teach us today

How to get outside in difficult weather conditions

Introducing 'Future Charlotte,' a podcast about our city's growth

Keeping a garden journal in 2021

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Social Capital: A Tale of Caution and a Tale of Hope for Charlotte

Five key findings about the impact of COVID-19 on local renters and prioritizing rental assistance

Housing First Process Evaluation: Many housed, but lessons to learn

Charlotte region's Hispanic population grows at a rapid pace

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