Designer | Planner | Analyst

Socioeconomic & Demographic Mapping Package

Visualizing equity, housing affordability, and community needs through data.

What’s Included

🔹 Equity & Demographic Analysis

  • Map income, race, age, and other demographics to identify disparities
  • Highlight vulnerable populations affected by housing, transportation, or climate challenges

🔹 Housing Affordability Mapping

  • Visualize rent burdens, cost of living, and housing availability across neighborhoods
  • Identify areas with the highest need for affordable housing interventions

🔹 Community Needs Assessment

  • Combine socioeconomic data with community assets (schools, healthcare, transit)
  • Highlight service gaps and opportunities for investment

🔹 Custom Mapping & Reporting

  • Deliver high-quality maps and infographics for reports, grant proposals, and community engagement
  • Provide layered GIS files for integration into planning and policy workflows

Who It’s For

  • Housing authorities & nonprofits advocating for affordable housing and equity
  • City & regional planners making policy decisions about land use and community development
  • Universities & researchers conducting community-based or demographic studies
  • Advocacy groups seeking compelling visualizations to support campaigns

Why Work With Me?

I specialize in connecting GIS with equity-focused policy analysis. From supporting the City of Bend’s housing affordability strategy to mapping communities for transportation equity in Eugene, my work demonstrates how data can drive meaningful change. I create maps that not only show where disparities exist, but also point to solutions that support equity, affordability, and sustainability.


Contact me

hello@alexrau.blog
Portland, Oregon