Nova Scotia Neighborhood Explorer

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Explore Nova Scotia

Interactive neighborhood data at your fingertips

Pro Tips

Map Navigation

Click on any polygon on the map to view the region data.

Quick Search

Search for cities by name in the sidebar to quickly find locations.

Data Comparison

Use the Compare tab to analyze multiple neighborhood metrics side by side.

AI Recommendations

Get personalized neighborhood suggestions in the Explore tab.


Explore Neighborhood


Selected Dissemination Area Details


                      

Relevant points of interest

Instructions:

  • This tab allows you to compare two different census variables side by side.
  • Use the drop-down menus to select the variables you want to map.
  • Adjust the number of color bins to change the granularity of the color scale.
  • Click the 'Update Map' button to apply your selections.
  • Click on any area in either map to see detailed information about that Dissemination Area.
  • Compare the two maps to identify patterns or differences between the selected variables.

Purpose

The Nova Scotia Neighborhood Explorer is designed to provide residents with comprehensive information about neighborhoods and their characteristics. This tool aims to:

  • Help residents make informed decisions about where to live
  • Provide detailed neighborhood demographics and statistics
  • Support community planning and development
  • Enhance understanding of local amenities and services

Development Team

This application was developed by a collaborative team of experts:

  • Dr. Yigit Aydede - Lead Researcher
  • Chukwuemeka Nwankwo - Software Engineer
  • Simon Raymond - Data Analyst & Deployment assistant

Data and Privacy

All data provided by this application is strictly for informational and personal use only. It is not to be used for any commercial purposes.

  • The data uses random rounding to prevent identification of individuals within smaller areas.
  • Information is sourced from publicly available datasets
  • This data is not to be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes.

Additional Resources

For more comprehensive information about neighborhoods and related data:

Disclaimer

While we strive to ensure accuracy, this data is provided 'as is' without any guarantees. Users should:

  • Use this information as a supplementary resource
  • Refer to official sources for verified statistics
  • Note that some data may be subject to Statistics Canada's random rounding

For questions, feedback, or concerns about this application, please contact the development team or visit the official website.