"Grief as Sacred Data: Loss and Hope as Design"
Mapping community grief across Philadelphia — because loss isn't random, it's place-based and persistent.
Loss indicators by ZIP code — select an indicator to explore
The same neighborhoods appear at the top of every loss indicator. This geographic concentration means targeted interventions can reach the communities that need them most.
42 Years of Childhood Loss by Race (1980-2022) — hover over the chart to explore
For 42 consecutive years, Black children have been 1.5 to 2 times more likely to lose a parent or sibling. This isn't a recent crisis — it's a structural pattern that persists across generations.
Multiple loss indicators concentrated in the same neighborhoods
In high-loss neighborhoods, every indicator is elevated. Residents face higher rates of incarceration, overdose, homicide, foster care, AND early death simultaneously. This is the compounding effect — loss begets loss.
Key statistics and highest-loss communities
The same five neighborhoods appear at the top of every loss indicator. Place-based interventions targeting these communities could have outsized impact.