A key research value demonstrated by Detroitography is transparency. The project clearly documents the sources of its data, including Census records, city datasets, and GIS layers, and makes these sources publicly accessible on its “Find Data” page. By showing exactly where data comes from and how it is processed into maps, Detroitography allows users to understand, verify, and build on the work themselves. This practice reflects Digital Humanities principles by connecting scholarly methods with public access, ensuring that research is open and usable beyond the academic community. (Detroitography Data Page)
