> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://otakusolutions.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Researcher Portal

> Longitudinal data, civil rights heritage sites, census demographics, equity indicators, and cross-dataset analysis for academics and analysts.

<Frame caption="The Researcher Portal — longitudinal data, civil rights heritage, and equity analysis.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/otakusolutions/FOF9Ash-8JM0rAsn/images/researcher-dashboard.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=FOF9Ash-8JM0rAsn&q=85&s=6a9bc240240208954b3c9105f302e939" alt="Researcher Portal dashboard" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/researcher-dashboard.png" />
</Frame>

## Who Is This For?

Academic researchers, policy analysts, graduate students, and journalists studying Montgomery. The Researcher Portal provides methodological transparency, precise data citations, civil rights historical context, and interdisciplinary analysis tools.

## Available Datasets

| Dataset              | What It Shows                                         | Updated     |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
| 311 Service Requests | Citizen-reported issues with full field detail        | Real-time   |
| Business Licenses    | Longitudinal license data with NAICS codes            | As issued   |
| Code Violations      | Enforcement patterns with spatial data                | Real-time   |
| Census Tracts        | Demographics — \~4,000 people per unit                | 2020 Census |
| Census Block Groups  | Demographics — \~600-3,000 people per unit            | 2020 Census |
| Census Blocks        | Demographics — individual block level                 | 2020 Census |
| All boundary layers  | Council districts, neighborhoods, zoning, flood zones | Varies      |

## Map Layers

The Researcher Portal map shows all available layers including:

* **311 Service Requests** — Spatial distribution patterns
* **Business Licenses** — Economic activity mapping
* **Code Violations** — Enforcement pattern visualization
* **Census boundaries** — Demographic overlay layers
* **Civil Rights Heritage Sites** — Historical landmarks and march routes
* **Council Districts** — Toggleable boundary overlay

## Sub-Pages

### Civil Rights Heritage Layer

<Frame caption="Civil Rights Heritage Layer — 10 landmarks and 2 historic march routes on an interactive timeline.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/otakusolutions/FOF9Ash-8JM0rAsn/images/researcher-civil-rights.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=FOF9Ash-8JM0rAsn&q=85&s=c975a07ed17e292f2cbf8c5c064f2bd8" alt="Civil Rights Heritage Layer" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/researcher-civil-rights.png" />
</Frame>

An interactive map overlay showcasing Montgomery's pivotal role in the civil rights movement. The heritage layer includes:

* **10 historically significant landmarks** — including:
  * Rosa Parks Museum
  * Legacy Museum
  * Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
  * National Memorial for Peace and Justice
  * Freedom Rides Museum
  * And 5 more key sites
* **2 historic march routes** — Traced on the map:
  * **1955 Bus Boycott Route** — The path of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
  * **1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March Route** — The historic voting rights march
* **AI-powered exploration** — Ask the AI to fly to any landmark on the map for a closer look and historical context

### Demographics Dashboard

<Frame caption="Demographics Dashboard — census data, equity indicators, and per-district comparisons.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/otakusolutions/FOF9Ash-8JM0rAsn/images/researcher-demographics.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=FOF9Ash-8JM0rAsn&q=85&s=ef6ed44c793f3683be72bfd00d240167" alt="Demographics Dashboard" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/researcher-demographics.png" />
</Frame>

A visual breakdown of Montgomery's population data with equity analysis:

* **2020 Census racial breakdown** — Population composition across the city
* **Per-district equity indicators** — For each of the 9 council districts:
  * 311 request volumes
  * Code violation counts
  * Service ratios (requests per capita)
* **Comparative analysis** — Identify which districts receive more or fewer city services relative to population

## Example AI Questions

<CardGroup cols={1}>
  <Card title="Spatial Analysis">
    "What's the spatial distribution of code violations by census tract?"
  </Card>

  <Card title="Civil Rights History">
    "What civil rights landmarks are in Montgomery?"
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fly to Landmark">
    "Fly to the Rosa Parks Museum"
  </Card>

  <Card title="Demographics">
    "Show me the racial demographics breakdown by district"
  </Card>

  <Card title="Equity Analysis">
    "Are 311 services equitably distributed across districts?"
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pre/Post Analysis">
    "Compare pre and post-pandemic permit activity"
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Research Angles

The AI assistant proactively suggests interdisciplinary connections:

* **Public safety + workforce** — How do police staffing shortages correlate with crime patterns?
* **Economic development + demographics** — How does business license activity map against income levels?
* **Land use + environmental justice** — Are vacant properties and nuisance complaints concentrated in historically marginalized neighborhoods?
* **Data center impact + community** — How might the Meta/DC BLOX investments affect surrounding property values and infrastructure demand?
* **Civil rights + urban planning** — How have historical patterns of segregation shaped current service delivery equity?

## What the AI Can Do

The Researcher Portal AI assistant:

* Cites **dataset names, field names, record counts, and date ranges** precisely
* Surfaces **data limitations, methodology changes, and potential confounders**
* Suggests **cross-dataset analyses** for richer findings
* References Montgomery's **unique historical position** as a case study
* Notes how findings could be **communicated to the public**
* Maintains **methodological transparency** throughout
* Can **fly to civil rights landmarks** on the map for visual exploration

### AI Actions

| Action                         | What It Does                                                                       |
| ------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `fly_to_civil_rights_landmark` | Pans and zooms the map to a specific civil rights landmark with historical context |

<Warning>
  **Data caveat**: Code violation reporting methodology changed in 2021 (switch to QAlert system), creating a discontinuity in year-over-year comparisons. The AI will flag this automatically when relevant.
</Warning>