How We Source Information and Use Public Data
Raleigh Rebuild Lyceum is committed to source transparency. This document explains how we select sources, use public data, and maintain data integrity across our content.
We prioritize official, verifiable, and primary sources. Our source hierarchy, in order of preference:
City, county, state, and federal government agencies, departments, and official publications. This includes city planning documents, county housing reports, state housing agency data, and federal Census and HUD information.
Peer-reviewed research, university studies, and institutional research centers focusing on housing, urban planning, and community development.
Original documents, direct reporting, official program materials, and first-hand public records rather than secondary summaries or interpretations.
Verified public datasets including Census Bureau data, HUD user reports, state housing finance agency statistics, and other publicly available data collections.
City and county comprehensive plans, housing plans, and strategic development documents
Housing authority annual reports, community development reports, and public agency performance documents
Public housing authority documentation, housing finance agency publications, and program guidelines
Original research, program documentation, and primary source materials rather than secondary interpretations
We maintain strict standards to protect the integrity of our content:
We distinguish clearly between:
Numbers, statistics, and facts drawn directly from official sources. These are presented with clear attribution to the original source.
Analysis and contextualization of data. When we interpret information, we clearly label it as such and explain our reasoning.
When official sources present conflicting data, we note the discrepancy, explain the different methodologies or definitions that may cause the conflict, and prefer the most recent, most directly relevant, and most methodologically rigorous source.
If you are aware of public data, official documents, or research that would improve our content, we welcome your input:
Use our source submission form or contact us with:
Our content may include links to external resources. Important notes: