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Modern Redlining in Indianapolis?

Modern Redlining in Indianapolis?

Apr 14, 2022

Our analysis of one million loan applications since 2007 shows that, even when income and debt are the same, having a Black applicant on the loan increases the odds of being denied by 2-3X, and applying for a loan in a historically redlined neighborhood increases the odds of denial by 50 percent.

A Deep Dive into Affordable Rental Housing

A Deep Dive into Affordable Rental Housing

Mar 27, 2022

New data shows the number of subsidized rental homes in Marion County is stagnant, while the need for units affordable to extremely low-income households is large.

Our Changing City, Block by Block

Our Changing City, Block by Block

Dec 2, 2021

From suburban growth to revitalization and displacement, regional change is driven by block-to-block changes. These maps are the most detailed information available from the 2020 census.

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Modern Redlining in Indianapolis?

Modern Redlining in Indianapolis?

Apr 14, 2022 | ,

A Deep Dive into Affordable Rental Housing

A Deep Dive into Affordable Rental Housing

Mar 27, 2022 | , ,

Our Changing City, Block by Block

Our Changing City, Block by Block

Dec 2, 2021 | ,

The Lasting Impacts of Segregation and Redlining

The Lasting Impacts of Segregation and Redlining

Jun 24, 2021 |

Animated Map of New U.S. COVID-19 Cases Over Time

Animated Map of New U.S. COVID-19 Cases Over Time

Oct 9, 2020 |

Indy Evictions May Reach 34,000 or More in 2020

Indy Evictions May Reach 34,000 or More in 2020

Aug 19, 2020 | , ,

Police Used Force on 1.3 Percent of Black Residents Since 2015

Police Used Force on 1.3 Percent of Black Residents Since 2015

Jul 29, 2020 | , ,

Socioeconomic factors explain why some New York ZIP codes were hit hardest by COVID-19

Socioeconomic factors explain why some New York ZIP codes were hit hardest by COVID-19

Jun 24, 2020 | ,

The Inequalities Behind COVID-19 Disparities for African Americans in Indianapolis

The Inequalities Behind COVID-19 Disparities for African Americans in Indianapolis

May 15, 2020 | ,

Three Ways to Visualize COVID-19 Race and Gender Disparities

Three Ways to Visualize COVID-19 Race and Gender Disparities

Apr 29, 2020 | ,

How long does it take to get to a grocery in each neighborhood?

How long does it take to get to a grocery in each neighborhood?

Jan 15, 2020 | ,

After Expansion, Pacers Bikershare Offers Access to 34 Miles of Bike Trails

After Expansion, Pacers Bikershare Offers Access to 34 Miles of Bike Trails

Oct 9, 2019 |

Michigan Street a Century Ago: A Neighborhood Node

Michigan Street a Century Ago: A Neighborhood Node

Sep 30, 2019 |

Candidate’s Housing Proposal Calls Attention to How We Measure Vacancy Rates

Candidate’s Housing Proposal Calls Attention to How We Measure Vacancy Rates

Aug 1, 2019 | ,

Increasing Mortgage Values

Increasing Mortgage Values

May 16, 2019 | , ,

Indy’s Poverty Increased over 50 Years, What about Peers?

Indy’s Poverty Increased over 50 Years, What about Peers?

Apr 18, 2019 |

In Christian Park, a Postwar Neighborhood Experiences 21st Century Changes

In Christian Park, a Postwar Neighborhood Experiences 21st Century Changes

Mar 21, 2019 | ,

Mapping Bands of Urban and Suburban Development

Mapping Bands of Urban and Suburban Development

Feb 12, 2019 | ,

Children Transfer Often at Charter Schools, Low-Income Schools

Children Transfer Often at Charter Schools, Low-Income Schools

Feb 7, 2019 | , ,

Indy Neighborhoods with Fastest Changing Income Diversity

Indy Neighborhoods with Fastest Changing Income Diversity

Jan 10, 2019 | , ,

Indy’s Least Mixed-Income Neighborhoods

Indy’s Least Mixed-Income Neighborhoods

Dec 5, 2018 | , ,

Estimated 200,000 Indy Residents Live in Food Deserts

Estimated 200,000 Indy Residents Live in Food Deserts

Nov 29, 2018 | , ,

Indy’s Most Mixed-Income Neighborhoods

Indy’s Most Mixed-Income Neighborhoods

Oct 25, 2018 | , ,

What Can the Opportunity Atlas Tell Us About Indianapolis?

What Can the Opportunity Atlas Tell Us About Indianapolis?

Oct 12, 2018 | , , ,

In Neighborhoods North of Speedway, Diversity Among Highest in Indy

In Neighborhoods North of Speedway, Diversity Among Highest in Indy

Sep 27, 2018 | ,

The Growing Divide Between Rich and Poor Neighborhoods

The Growing Divide Between Rich and Poor Neighborhoods

Sep 11, 2018 | ,

After Public Investment, St. Clair Place’s Housing Market Significantly Stronger

After Public Investment, St. Clair Place’s Housing Market Significantly Stronger

Aug 30, 2018 | , , ,

With New Park Planned in Fishers, How Do Parks Relate to Property Value?

With New Park Planned in Fishers, How Do Parks Relate to Property Value?

Aug 22, 2018 | ,

In Little Flower, More College Graduates, Young Adults, but Incomes are Falling

In Little Flower, More College Graduates, Young Adults, but Incomes are Falling

Jul 27, 2018 | ,

Income Inequality High Where Golden Hill and Northwest Indianapolis Converge

Income Inequality High Where Golden Hill and Northwest Indianapolis Converge

Jul 17, 2018 | , , , , ,

Turnout, Absentee Ballots Up In Primary Election

Turnout, Absentee Ballots Up In Primary Election

Jun 29, 2018 | ,

Changes in Indy’s Historic Black Neighborhoods

Changes in Indy’s Historic Black Neighborhoods

Jun 18, 2018 | , , , ,

Story Map: Moving Out – Suburbanization Since 1970

Story Map: Moving Out – Suburbanization Since 1970

May 25, 2018 | ,

Story Map: Race and Migration Since 1970

Story Map: Race and Migration Since 1970

May 7, 2018 | ,

Are We Segregated by Educational Attainment?

Are We Segregated by Educational Attainment?

Apr 25, 2018 | ,

2016 Population Growth in Indianapolis, Central Indiana

2016 Population Growth in Indianapolis, Central Indiana

Apr 14, 2018 |

Reported Domestic Violence Victims Declining, but Most Cases Are Dropped or Dismissed

Reported Domestic Violence Victims Declining, but Most Cases Are Dropped or Dismissed

Mar 23, 2018 | ,

Local Industries Could Be Affected by Steel Tariffs

Local Industries Could Be Affected by Steel Tariffs

Mar 8, 2018 |

What We’re Reading: February 21, 2018

What We’re Reading: February 21, 2018

Feb 21, 2018 | , , ,

City Funds Flanner House Micro-Grocery in Food Desert

City Funds Flanner House Micro-Grocery in Food Desert

Jan 26, 2018 | ,

What We’re Reading: January 14, 2018

What We’re Reading: January 14, 2018

Jan 14, 2018 | , , ,

Incomes Rising by Sector, but Real Income Flat Since 2007

Incomes Rising by Sector, but Real Income Flat Since 2007

Jan 1, 2018 | ,

Mortgage Activity Growing Fastest Among Middle- and Upper-Income Borrowers

Mortgage Activity Growing Fastest Among Middle- and Upper-Income Borrowers

Nov 30, 2017 | , ,

Indy Rezone Defines New Context Areas: Compact and Metro

Indy Rezone Defines New Context Areas: Compact and Metro

Nov 29, 2017 | ,

On Average, Online Charter Schools Have Lower Graduation Rates

On Average, Online Charter Schools Have Lower Graduation Rates

Oct 3, 2017 |

As Gentrification Bill Considered, Values Increasing Quickly in These Neighborhoods

As Gentrification Bill Considered, Values Increasing Quickly in These Neighborhoods

Oct 2, 2017 | , ,

The Big-Picture Transformation of Health Care

The Big-Picture Transformation of Health Care

Jul 14, 2017 |

How Density Affects Destiny When It Comes to Tobacco Access

How Density Affects Destiny When It Comes to Tobacco Access

Jul 14, 2017 |

Understanding the “Why” Behind the “What” in the Spread of Disease

Understanding the “Why” Behind the “What” in the Spread of Disease

Jul 14, 2017 |

Who Has Access to Groceries and Farmers’ Markets?

May 6, 2017 | ,

How Does Tree Coverage Relate to Built and Natural Environment?

How Does Tree Coverage Relate to Built and Natural Environment?

Apr 27, 2017 |

Using the Community Assessment Tool

Using the Community Assessment Tool

Apr 7, 2017 |

The People and Places Poverty Impacts the Most

The People and Places Poverty Impacts the Most

Nov 3, 2016 |

Income, Unemployment, and Health Insurance in Indianapolis

Income, Unemployment, and Health Insurance in Indianapolis

Aug 23, 2016 | , ,

What Type of Businesses are Located in Your Neighborhood?

What Type of Businesses are Located in Your Neighborhood?

Aug 9, 2016 | ,

A Guide to Traversing Indianapolis Without a Car

A Guide to Traversing Indianapolis Without a Car

Aug 5, 2016 |

The Rich Live Longer Everywhere. For the Poor, Geography Matters.

The Rich Live Longer Everywhere. For the Poor, Geography Matters.

May 2, 2016 | ,

ASK JAY: What’s trending in your zip code?

ASK JAY: What’s trending in your zip code?

May 27, 2015 |

What Census Tract is that?

What Census Tract is that?

Apr 28, 2015 |

5 Innovative Ways SAVI is Supporting Public Health

5 Innovative Ways SAVI is Supporting Public Health

Mar 11, 2015 | ,

Population Growth in Central Indiana

Population Growth in Central Indiana

Feb 23, 2015 |

Smoking During Pregnancy Declining in Marion County

Smoking During Pregnancy Declining in Marion County

Oct 29, 2014 | ,

How to Create a Chart using SAVI

How to Create a Chart using SAVI

Sep 3, 2014 |

The Changing Demographics of the Foreign-Born Population in America and Indiana

The Changing Demographics of the Foreign-Born Population in America and Indiana

Jun 5, 2014 |

Our takeaways from the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP) Conference

Our takeaways from the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP) Conference

Apr 17, 2014 |

Are We Losing Our Best and Brightest to Other States?

Are We Losing Our Best and Brightest to Other States?

Jan 22, 2014 | ,

Love It or Hate It, Charter School Enrollment Is on the Rise

Love It or Hate It, Charter School Enrollment Is on the Rise

Oct 30, 2013 | ,

Examining Housing Changes Over Time using US Census Data

Examining Housing Changes Over Time using US Census Data

Oct 7, 2013 | ,

New Trends in Poverty Report Reveals Disparities across Demographics and Neighborhoods

New Trends in Poverty Report Reveals Disparities across Demographics and Neighborhoods

Sep 25, 2013 |

The Impact of Aging Boomers

The Impact of Aging Boomers

Sep 11, 2013 |

A Model to Mitigate Hunger

A Model to Mitigate Hunger

Jun 20, 2013 | ,

Addressing Hunger in Central Indiana: Gaps and Opportunities

Addressing Hunger in Central Indiana: Gaps and Opportunities

Jun 20, 2013 |

Worst social crisis in the country?

Worst social crisis in the country?

Jun 13, 2013 | ,

New Demographic Trends Emerge in Marion County’s Growing Population

New Demographic Trends Emerge in Marion County’s Growing Population

May 17, 2013 | ,

Statistics every mother should know about her community

Statistics every mother should know about her community

May 6, 2013 | ,

Indy’s Mass Transit Bill: Debated with Data

Indy’s Mass Transit Bill: Debated with Data

Apr 17, 2013 |

Indiana’s State of Our Black Youth Report Inspires Action

Indiana’s State of Our Black Youth Report Inspires Action

Feb 12, 2013 | ,

State of our Black Youth Report: 2012 Edition

State of our Black Youth Report: 2012 Edition

Dec 8, 2012 | ,

Community Development Corporations

Community Development Corporations

Mar 8, 2012 |

Community Center Service Areas

Community Center Service Areas

Dec 8, 2011 |