The NAACP Greater New Haven Branch of the NAACP created the Urban Apartheid report, involving DataHaven to work with NAACP staff and board members and contribute the research material used throughout. DataHaven also received a separate contract from the Annie E. Casey Foundation to support its work on the development of this 25-page report. The report includes data from the 2012 DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey.
Mar. 27, 2013
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety
An Executive Summary of results from the 2012 DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey. Click on the "Document" link below to access this document, or click on the image to access the full report page with additional resources and information.
Jan. 18, 2013
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality
This report offers a plan for the transit-oriented development of Meriden, Connecticut. It includes maps depicting various areas of the city, zoning guidelines, and diagrams for proposed developments.
This guide introduces the concept of "Tactical Urbanism:" the small-scale approach to improving communities which begins at the scale of streets, blocks, or buildings. Through case studies, the "tacticians" present strategies to make communities more liveable.
Mayor of New Haven John Destefano, Jr. delivered the State of the City address on February 6, 2012. He lauded the city for its resilience through unexpected weather, a downtown fire, and the economic downturn. He noted that there is still room for improvement in the city's public schools, community safety, and jobs.
The Board of Aldermen released their Vision Statement and Legislative Policy and Governance Agenda, which covered issues such as jobs, youth, fiscal responsibility, public safety, crime, and violence.