We build for
think tanks.

Astoria Web Collective is a studio with a research mindset. We partner with think tanks, nonprofit newsrooms, and civic institutions to build the editorial platforms, data experiences, and interactive tools their work depends on.

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What We Build

Built for research and editorial teams

From CMS migrations to interactive data stories, we build the platforms that policy organizations, investigative newsrooms, and civic institutions rely on to publish their work.

Editorial CMS Implementation

Platform migrations, custom editorial workflows, and Drupal or WordPress builds designed for research publishing teams.

Interactive Data Storytelling

D3, Leaflet, and scrollytelling pieces that make policy data legible to general and expert audiences alike.

Civic & Research Web Applications

React-based microsites, report hubs, indices, and interactive tools for research and advocacy organizations.

Accessibility, Performance & Platform Audits

WCAG compliance, Core Web Vitals, and editorial-workflow assessments for organizations inheriting legacy platforms.

D3 / Leaflet WordPress & Drupal Accessibility (WCAG 2.1) Editorial Workflow Agentic AI
Who we work with

Research institutions.
Newsrooms. Civic organizations.

We're aligned with mission-driven teams. We like working with policy-focused and public-interest organizations.

Think Tanks & Research Institutes

Interactive reports, publication platforms, and data tooling for policy organizations.

Nonprofit & Independent Newsrooms

Editorial CMS builds, data journalism tooling, and audience-facing interactives.

Foundations & Philanthropies

Grantee-facing platforms, impact dashboards, and digital communications infrastructure.

Advocacy & Civic Organizations

Interactive data maps, policy trackers, and accessible web platforms for civic institutions.

AWC Is Capable

Provenance & engagements

The founders bring flagship data-journalism and editorial-platform experience from the Council on Foreign Relations' in-house team — including the Women's Power Index, a D3 and Leaflet tracker of women's political representation across 198 countries cited by the UN, The Economist, and Foreign Policy — alongside the founders' independent editorial engagements, including CalMatters, Stony Brook University, and NASA.

"We love working with the Astoria Web Collective! They truly feel like an extension to our team. We appreciate the knowledge and creativity they bring, their efficiency in providing solutions and above all, their positivity!"

Have an RFP, a stuck platform, or a data story to tell?

We respond to RFPs, scope new engagements, and take on ongoing editorial and platform retainers.

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