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Aug 29, 2023

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Empowering Indiana Communities with Evictions & Foreclosure Data

Empowering Indiana Communities with Evictions & Foreclosure Data

Nov 28, 2023 | Children & Families, Equity, Government & Policy, Health, Poverty & Income

How is Indianapolis Doing?

How is Indianapolis Doing?

Aug 29, 2023 | Community Development, Coronavirus Hub, Crime & Safety, Economy, Infrastructure

Greenspace Assessment for Marion County

Greenspace Assessment for Marion County

May 24, 2023 | Community Development, Environment, Equity, Health, Infrastructure

Academic Standardized Test Scores for the Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana (HAAPI) Participants and Applicants

Academic Standardized Test Scores for the Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana (HAAPI) Participants and Applicants

Mar 28, 2023 | Children & Families, Health

Equity in Criminal Prosecutions: Analyzing Case Filings from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office

Equity in Criminal Prosecutions: Analyzing Case Filings from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office

Mar 23, 2023 | Crime & Safety, Equity

2022 Midterm Election Voter Turnout in Marion County

2022 Midterm Election Voter Turnout in Marion County

Feb 14, 2023 | Demographics, Equity, Government & Policy

Transportation Equity and the Older Adult Population

Transportation Equity and the Older Adult Population

Feb 7, 2023 | Children & Families, Equity, Older Adults

Domestic Violence in Marion County Criminal Justice System – 2022

Domestic Violence in Marion County Criminal Justice System – 2022

Nov 23, 2022 | Children & Families, Crime & Safety

The Good Jobs Gap

The Good Jobs Gap

Nov 1, 2022 | Economy, Equity Hub

Follow the Money: Indianapolis Evictions in 2022

Follow the Money: Indianapolis Evictions in 2022

Aug 5, 2022 | Community Development, Equity, Equity Hub

A Decade of Decline: College-Going Rates in Central Indiana

A Decade of Decline: College-Going Rates in Central Indiana

Jul 20, 2022 | Children & Families, Education

Who is in the Marion County Jail? Exploring Length of Stay through an Equity Lens

Who is in the Marion County Jail? Exploring Length of Stay through an Equity Lens

Jun 10, 2022 | Crime & Safety, Equity

The State of Tenants in Central Indiana

The State of Tenants in Central Indiana

May 26, 2022 | Community Development, Equity, Equity Hub

Modern Redlining in Indianapolis?

Modern Redlining in Indianapolis?

Apr 14, 2022 | Community Development, Equity, Equity Hub

A Deep Dive into Affordable Rental Housing

A Deep Dive into Affordable Rental Housing

Mar 27, 2022 | Community Development, Equity, Equity Hub, Poverty & Income

Our Changing City, Block by Block

Our Changing City, Block by Block

Dec 2, 2021 | Community Development, Demographics

Equity and Criminal Justice: The Cradle to Prison Pipeline in Indianapolis

Equity and Criminal Justice: The Cradle to Prison Pipeline in Indianapolis

Nov 17, 2021 | Crime & Safety, Equity

Worlds Further Apart

Worlds Further Apart

Aug 26, 2021 | Children & Families, Demographics, Health

The Lasting Impacts of Segregation and Redlining

The Lasting Impacts of Segregation and Redlining

Jun 24, 2021 | Equity, Equity Hub

Equity in Economic Opportunity: How Race, Place, and Class Impact Economic Mobility in Indianapolis

Equity in Economic Opportunity: How Race, Place, and Class Impact Economic Mobility in Indianapolis

Mar 19, 2021 | Children & Families, Economy, Equity

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 | Coronavirus Hub, Health

Health and Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Neighborhoods

Health and Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Neighborhoods

Sep 29, 2020 | Coronavirus Hub, Economy, Equity, Health

Indy Evictions May Reach 34,000 or More in 2020

Indy Evictions May Reach 34,000 or More in 2020

Aug 19, 2020 | Community Development, Coronavirus Hub, Equity, Government & Policy

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 | Crime & Safety, Equity, Equity Hub, Government & Policy

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 | Coronavirus Hub, Equity, Health

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 | Coronavirus Hub, Equity, Health

Three Ways to Visualize COVID-19 Race and Gender Disparities

Three Ways to Visualize COVID-19 Race and Gender Disparities

Apr 29, 2020 | Coronavirus Hub, Equity, Health

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 | Equity, Health

Getting Groceries

Getting Groceries

Nov 21, 2019 | Health, Older Adults, Poverty & Income

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 | Infrastructure

Michigan Street a Century Ago: A Neighborhood Node

Michigan Street a Century Ago: A Neighborhood Node

Sep 30, 2019 | Community Development

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 | Community Development, Government & Policy

The Changing Landscape of Poverty

The Changing Landscape of Poverty

Jun 26, 2019 | Children & Families, Economy, Equity, Older Adults, Poverty & Income

Increasing Mortgage Values

Increasing Mortgage Values

May 16, 2019 | Community Development, Economy, Equity

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

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

Apr 18, 2019 | Poverty & Income

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

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

Mar 21, 2019 | Community Development, Demographics

Mapping Bands of Urban and Suburban Development

Mapping Bands of Urban and Suburban Development

Feb 12, 2019 | Community Development, Demographics

Children Transfer Often at Charter Schools, Low-Income Schools

Children Transfer Often at Charter Schools, Low-Income Schools

Feb 7, 2019 | Children & Families, Education, Poverty & Income

Indy Neighborhoods with Fastest Changing Income Diversity

Indy Neighborhoods with Fastest Changing Income Diversity

Jan 10, 2019 | Community Development, Equity, Poverty & Income

Indy’s Least Mixed-Income Neighborhoods

Indy’s Least Mixed-Income Neighborhoods

Dec 5, 2018 | Community Development, Equity, Poverty & Income

Estimated 200,000 Indy Residents Live in Food Deserts

Estimated 200,000 Indy Residents Live in Food Deserts

Nov 29, 2018 | Equity, Health, Poverty & Income

Where Schools Are Changing

Where Schools Are Changing

Nov 7, 2018 | Children & Families, Demographics, Education, Poverty & Income

Indy’s Most Mixed-Income Neighborhoods

Indy’s Most Mixed-Income Neighborhoods

Oct 25, 2018 | Community Development, Equity, Poverty & Income

What Can the Opportunity Atlas Tell Us About Indianapolis?

What Can the Opportunity Atlas Tell Us About Indianapolis?

Oct 12, 2018 | Children & Families, Demographics, Equity, Poverty & Income

In Neighborhoods North of Speedway, Diversity Among Highest in Indy

In Neighborhoods North of Speedway, Diversity Among Highest in Indy

Sep 27, 2018 | Children & Families, Demographics

The Growing Divide Between Rich and Poor Neighborhoods

The Growing Divide Between Rich and Poor Neighborhoods

Sep 11, 2018 | Economy, Poverty & Income

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 | Community Development, Demographics, Equity, Poverty & Income

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 | Community Development, Environment

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 | Community Development, Demographics

Income Inequality High Where Golden Hill and Northwest Indianapolis Converge

Income Inequality High Where Golden Hill and Northwest Indianapolis Converge

Jul 17, 2018 | Community Development, Demographics, Economy, Education, Equity, Poverty & Income

Turnout, Absentee Ballots Up In Primary Election

Turnout, Absentee Ballots Up In Primary Election

Jun 29, 2018 | Demographics, Government & Policy

Changes in Indy’s Historic Black Neighborhoods

Changes in Indy’s Historic Black Neighborhoods

Jun 18, 2018 | Community Development, Demographics, Equity, Government & Policy, Poverty & Income

Neighborhood Change 1970-2016

Neighborhood Change 1970-2016

Jun 13, 2018 | Community Development, Demographics, Education, Equity, Poverty & Income

Story Map: Moving Out – Suburbanization Since 1970

Story Map: Moving Out – Suburbanization Since 1970

May 25, 2018 | Community Development, Demographics

Story Map: Race and Migration Since 1970

Story Map: Race and Migration Since 1970

May 7, 2018 | Demographics, Equity

Are We Segregated by Educational Attainment?

Are We Segregated by Educational Attainment?

Apr 25, 2018 | Education, Equity

2016 Population Growth in Indianapolis, Central Indiana

2016 Population Growth in Indianapolis, Central Indiana

Apr 14, 2018 | Demographics

Domestic Violence in Marion County

Domestic Violence in Marion County

Mar 23, 2018 | Children & Families, Crime & Safety

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 | Children & Families, Crime & Safety

Local Industries Could Be Affected by Steel Tariffs

Local Industries Could Be Affected by Steel Tariffs

Mar 8, 2018 | Economy

What We’re Reading: February 21, 2018

What We’re Reading: February 21, 2018

Feb 21, 2018 | Children & Families, Demographics, Economy, Health

City Funds Flanner House Micro-Grocery in Food Desert

City Funds Flanner House Micro-Grocery in Food Desert

Jan 26, 2018 | Equity, Health

What We’re Reading: January 14, 2018

What We’re Reading: January 14, 2018

Jan 14, 2018 | Community Development, Economy, Infrastructure, Poverty & Income

Incomes Rising by Sector, but Real Income Flat Since 2007

Incomes Rising by Sector, but Real Income Flat Since 2007

Jan 1, 2018 | Economy, Poverty & Income

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

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

Nov 30, 2017 | Community Development, Economy, Poverty & Income

Indy Rezone Defines New Context Areas: Compact and Metro

Indy Rezone Defines New Context Areas: Compact and Metro

Nov 29, 2017 | Community Development, Government & Policy

On Average, Online Charter Schools Have Lower Graduation Rates

On Average, Online Charter Schools Have Lower Graduation Rates

Oct 3, 2017 | Education

As Gentrification Bill Considered, Values Increasing Quickly in These Neighborhoods

As Gentrification Bill Considered, Values Increasing Quickly in These Neighborhoods

Oct 2, 2017 | Community Development, Equity, Government & Policy

Who Rides the Bus: Examining Transit Ridership in Marion County

Who Rides the Bus: Examining Transit Ridership in Marion County

Sep 15, 2017 | Infrastructure

The Big-Picture Transformation of Health Care

The Big-Picture Transformation of Health Care

Jul 14, 2017 | Health

How Density Affects Destiny When It Comes to Tobacco Access

How Density Affects Destiny When It Comes to Tobacco Access

Jul 14, 2017 | Health

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 | Health

Unequal Access: Tobacco Retail in the Indianapolis Metro Area

Unequal Access: Tobacco Retail in the Indianapolis Metro Area

Jun 30, 2017 | Equity, Health

Who Has Access to Groceries and Farmers’ Markets?

May 6, 2017 | Equity, Health

How Does Tree Coverage Relate to Built and Natural Environment?

How Does Tree Coverage Relate to Built and Natural Environment?

Apr 27, 2017 | Environment

Using the Community Assessment Tool

Apr 7, 2017 | SAVI Tools

The Affordable Housing Market and Why It Matters

The Affordable Housing Market and Why It Matters

Nov 21, 2016 | Community Development

The People and Places Poverty Impacts the Most

The People and Places Poverty Impacts the Most

Nov 3, 2016 | Poverty & Income

Income, Unemployment, and Health Insurance in Indianapolis

Income, Unemployment, and Health Insurance in Indianapolis

Aug 23, 2016 | Economy, Health, Poverty & Income

What Type of Businesses are Located in Your Neighborhood?

What Type of Businesses are Located in Your Neighborhood?

Aug 9, 2016 | Economy, Uncategorized

A Guide to Traversing Indianapolis Without a Car

A Guide to Traversing Indianapolis Without a Car

Aug 5, 2016 | Infrastructure

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

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

May 2, 2016 | Equity, Health

Trends in Crime: Does Perception Match Reality?

Trends in Crime: Does Perception Match Reality?

Sep 16, 2015 | Crime & Safety

Worlds Apart: Gaps in Life Expectancy in the Indianapolis Metro Area

Worlds Apart: Gaps in Life Expectancy in the Indianapolis Metro Area

Jul 15, 2015 | Equity, Health

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

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

May 27, 2015 | SAVI Tools

What Census Tract is that?

Apr 28, 2015 | SAVI Tools

5 Innovative Ways SAVI is Supporting Public Health

5 Innovative Ways SAVI is Supporting Public Health

Mar 11, 2015 | Health, SAVI Tools

Population Growth in Central Indiana

Population Growth in Central Indiana

Feb 23, 2015 | Demographics

Smoking During Pregnancy Declining in Marion County

Smoking During Pregnancy Declining in Marion County

Oct 29, 2014 | Children & Families, Health

Domestic Violence in the Criminal Justice System: Marion County, IN

Domestic Violence in the Criminal Justice System: Marion County, IN

Oct 22, 2014 | Children & Families, Crime & Safety

Hunger in Central Indiana

Hunger in Central Indiana

Sep 30, 2014 | Health, Poverty & Income

How to Create a Chart using SAVI

How to Create a Chart using SAVI

Sep 3, 2014 | SAVI Tools

Near Westside Neighborhood

Near Westside Neighborhood

Jun 8, 2014 | Community Development, Demographics

Southeast Neighborhood

Southeast Neighborhood

Jun 8, 2014 | Community Development, Demographics

West Indianapolis

West Indianapolis

Jun 8, 2014 | Community Development, Demographics

Crooked Creek Neighborhood

Crooked Creek Neighborhood

Jun 8, 2014 | Community Development, Demographics

Near Eastside Neighborhood

Near Eastside Neighborhood

Jun 8, 2014 | Community Development, Demographics

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 | Demographics

Domestic Violence in Marion County

Domestic Violence in Marion County

Apr 30, 2014 | Children & Families, Crime & Safety

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

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

Apr 17, 2014 | Community Development

Are We Losing Our Best and Brightest to Other States?

Are We Losing Our Best and Brightest to Other States?

Jan 22, 2014 | Economy, Education

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 | Children & Families, Education

Examining Housing Changes Over Time using US Census Data

Examining Housing Changes Over Time using US Census Data

Oct 7, 2013 | Community Development, Demographics

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 | Poverty & Income

The Impact of Aging Boomers

The Impact of Aging Boomers

Sep 11, 2013 | Demographics

Trends in Poverty: Marion County, Indiana 2000 to 2012

Trends in Poverty: Marion County, Indiana 2000 to 2012

Sep 8, 2013 | Poverty & Income

A Model to Mitigate Hunger

A Model to Mitigate Hunger

Jun 20, 2013 | Health, Poverty & Income

Addressing Hunger in Central Indiana: Gaps and Opportunities

Addressing Hunger in Central Indiana: Gaps and Opportunities

Jun 20, 2013 | Poverty & Income

Worst social crisis in the country?

Worst social crisis in the country?

Jun 13, 2013 | Children & Families, Demographics

New Demographic Trends Emerge in Marion County’s Growing Population

New Demographic Trends Emerge in Marion County’s Growing Population

May 17, 2013 | Demographics, Uncategorized

Statistics every mother should know about her community

Statistics every mother should know about her community

May 6, 2013 | Children & Families, Uncategorized

Indy’s Mass Transit Bill: Debated with Data

Indy’s Mass Transit Bill: Debated with Data

Apr 17, 2013 | Government & Policy

Indiana’s State of Our Black Youth Report Inspires Action

Indiana’s State of Our Black Youth Report Inspires Action

Feb 12, 2013 | Children & Families, Equity

State of our Black Youth Report: 2012 Edition

State of our Black Youth Report: 2012 Edition

Dec 8, 2012 | Children & Families, Equity

2012 Community Report: Early Childhood to College & Career

2012 Community Report: Early Childhood to College & Career

Dec 8, 2012 | Children & Families, Education

Community Development Corporations

Community Development Corporations

Mar 8, 2012 | Community Development

Community Center Service Areas

Community Center Service Areas

Dec 8, 2011 | Children & Families

Changing Diversity in Marion County (1990-2010)

Changing Diversity in Marion County (1990-2010)

Aug 8, 2011 | Demographics

Binford Redevelopment and Growth, Inc. (BRAG)

Binford Redevelopment and Growth, Inc. (BRAG)

Aug 8, 2011 | Community Development, Demographics

Births to Mothers Age 15 to 18

Births to Mothers Age 15 to 18

Aug 8, 2010 | Children & Families

Using SAVI Home Mortgage Data to Understand the Indianapolis Housing Market

Using SAVI Home Mortgage Data to Understand the Indianapolis Housing Market

Apr 8, 2006 | Community Development, Economy

Obesity and Environment in Indianapolis: An Analysis of Neighborhood Indicators

Obesity and Environment in Indianapolis: An Analysis of Neighborhood Indicators

Aug 8, 2005 | Health

Demographics: Population Change 1990 – 2000

Demographics: Population Change 1990 – 2000

Jun 8, 2005 | Demographics