Indianapolis Racial Equity Report Card
SAVI Talks - October 27, 2022On October 27, the SAVI Talks event will focus on the project, Indianapolis Racial Equity Report Card.
This event will be a bit different from others in that we want a community conversation about the outcomes that are important to measure as Indy holds itself accountable to creating a racially just and more equitable community.
Racial disparities define daily life in Indianapolis, with racial segregation creating huge differences in life expectancy between neighboring communities.
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Our November 17 Data & Drafts program from 6-7:30 p.m. will be another opportunity to gather more information about important outcomes to measure for this project. Register for Data & Drafts https://www.wfyi.org/events/data-and-drafts-racial-equity-report-card.
The project process moving forward includes additional community forums to gather information, broad community feedback on initial drafts, and a final report published in May 2023. The report will be updated annually thereafter.
Community Trends Report
Published October 26, 2022
Articles and Story Maps
Explore other research and interactive content we have developed around equity.
Greenspace Assessment for Marion County
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Equity in Criminal Prosecutions: Analyzing Case Filings from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office
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2022 Midterm Election Voter Turnout in Marion County
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Transportation Equity and the Older Adult Population
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Follow the Money: Indianapolis Evictions in 2022
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Modern Redlining in Indianapolis?
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A Deep Dive into Affordable Rental Housing
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Equity and Criminal Justice: The Cradle to Prison Pipeline in Indianapolis
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Authors
Rebecca Nannery
Senior Research Analyst,
The Polis Center
Jay Colbert,
Data Manager,
The Polis Center
Erik Steiner
Consulting Research Analyst,
The Polis Center
Matt Nowlin,
Community Analysis Manager,
The Polis Center
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