Public data should actually be public.
We build civic tools that turn Michigan's public data into something communities can see, understand, and act on. Driven by community needs.Digital Infrastructure for the Public Good
Data Center Impact
Tracking resource usage, zoning variances, and community pushback narratives.
Housing Stability
Mapping ownership networks, eviction corridors, and rental registries.
Budget Transparency
Visualizing municipal spending, vendor contracts, and allocation equity.
Local Elections
Tracing campaign finance flows, PAC donors, and dark money influence.
Public Health
Correlating environmental hazards and code violations with health outcomes.
Environmental Justice
Monitoring industrial permits, pollution sensors, and regulatory compliance.
Community Accountability
We map the unseen connections between entities to answer the fundamental question of accountability: "Who benefits?"
A data center gets approved, a rent stabilization bill dies, a permit is weakened. These aren't isolated events—they are outcomes of a network.
- Budget: Taxpayer → Agency → Contractor → Lobbyist → Legislator
- Housing: Landlord LLC → Parent Corp → Donor → City Council
- Elections: PAC → Dark Money 501c4 → Donor → Tax Abatement
Inside the Platform
FOIA Request Generator
Automating public record requests to government agencies.
Project Overview
Site location and geographic context for major developments.
Equity Analysis
Comparing Environmental Justice Index scores across populations.
Demographic Impact
Neighborhood-level statistics on income and housing status.
Fact Check Dashboard
Verifying developer claims against public data records.
Impact Simulation
Modeling noise pollution radii and environmental footprints.
Strategic Reporting
Executive summaries on infrastructure demands and sustainability.
Displacement Risk
Analyzing historical context and gentrification pressures.
Fiscal Transparency
Interactive budget visualizations for municipal finance tracking.
Housing Stability
Tracking foreclosure risks and property ownership patterns.
Environmental Monitoring
Real-time sensor data aggregation for watershed health.
Open Core, Sustainable Data.
We structure our business around an Open Core model. This ensures transparency for the public while providing sustainable, enterprise-grade data services for organizations.
RegionPulse Core (GitHub)
The foundational schema, validation logic, and data dictionaries. Setup is simple: clone the repo to audit our methodology or standardize your own local datasets.
- Standardized GIS Schemas
- Validation Scripts
- Data Dictionary
Curated Indexes
Live, standardized indexes built from public data. We aggregate and cross-reference records tailored to your specific domain—from housing audits to infrastructure mapping.
- Public Record Aggregation
- Domain-Specific Datasets
- Continuous Updates
Bridging the gap between data and action.
RegionPulse is a specialized civic technology consultancy based in Lansing, Michigan. We operate at the intersection of spatial analysis, software engineering, and community advocacy.
Our mission is simple: Make public data legible. We believe that when communities have access to the same quality of intelligence as large developers, they can make better decisions about their future.
We are a fully independent shop, built to serve the public interest.
Spatial Data Experience
Community Funded
Covered
Ready to build better tools?
Whether you're a non-profit, a city official, or a concerned citizen, we want to hear from you. Drop us a line below or email info@regionpulse.com.