During the pandemic, public sector researchers used SafeGraph Places data to analyze urban walkability, identifying areas lacking access to essential services like grocery stores, hospitals, and transit. This precise, up-to-date POI and building data revealed food deserts and highlighted neighborhoods at higher risk for health crises due to limited resources. Findings informed policies and infrastructure investments to improve accessibility. Beyond COVID-19, agencies now rely on SafeGraph data to study disaster response and community resilience, helping them coordinate better local efforts during events like hurricanes and power outages.

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