"The initiative is creating the first-ever shared measures of quality of life, happiness, and community health across all neighborhoods, towns, regions, and the state as a whole."
Jun. 29, 2015
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey
"The results [of the survey] will be incorporated into a community index report that [will give the Valley Community Foundation] a better idea of where the need for community help exists in the Valley."
Jun. 28, 2015
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey
From 1980 to 2013, the percentage of Connecticut residents living in neighborhoods of concentrated wealth or poverty grew by 30 percent, according to a new analysis from DataHaven. On the map below, click "Visible Layers" to view data from each decade.
Meanwhile, the percentage of residents living in middle-income neighborhoods shrunk 7 percent.
"Survey questions will solicit information about ... health, family economic security, happiness, civic engagement, transportation, housing, employment, satisfaction with government and community life, among other topics."
Jun. 5, 2015
All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey
UConn projected that the share of Connecticut residents ages 60 and above will grow by 44 percent between 2013 to 2025. With these shifts in population, communities are tasked with implementing “age-inclusive” policies, providing for the needs of all citizens regardless of age or ability.