Applied Population Lab The Applied Population Lab (APL) provides information solutions through a unique set of skills that unites applied demography, health geography, spatial analysis, information systems, planning, and community development. 2020 PDG funds were used to: Conduct focused interviews with WI vulnerable populations as part of the WI Needs Assessment Produce updated maps of childcare deserts based upon impacts from COVID-19 pandemic as part of the WI Needs Assessment << Back to PDG Partners page