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  • Public safety concerns in our neighborhoods are legitimate, but 24/7 Wall Street’s “Most Dangerous Cities” ranking is not

    The article below appeared as an op-ed in the Sunday, June 5, 2011 New Haven Register, but it is applicable to cities throughout Connecticut and the United States. Please check this page for additional footnotes and detail on data sources.

    Jun. 4, 2011

    All DataHaven Programs, Public Safety

  • Creating a Healthy and Safe City: The Impact of Violence Violence in New Haven

    This presentation was delivered at a community safety briefing to show how the public health approach can be used to address community violence. The findings of the Health Equity Alliance Data Workgroup was presented.

    May. 31, 2011

    All DataHaven Programs, Health

  • Connecticut Traffic Accident Facts 2008

    The data in this report comes from accident reports filed with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Additional factors such as alcohol, tractor-trailers, pedestrians, and motorcycles are noted as well. The results are analyzed in terms of time of day, time of year, and environmental factors.

    Apr. 30, 2011

    Public Safety

  • Creating a Healthy and Safe City: The Impact of Violence in New Haven

    The Health Equity Alliance brings together community partners to address the relationship between between social and economic conditions and health outcomes of New Haven residents using the Health Equity Index. This document focuses on the issue of community violence and offersn information and recommendations.

    Mar. 31, 2011

    All DataHaven Programs, Health, Public Safety

  • Economic Importance of Investment in Public Transportation

    This paper establishes a framework for a current economic benefit review, using recently crafted livability and community sustainability trends.

    Mar. 30, 2011

    Economy

  • Sustainable Action: Planting the Seeds of Relational Organizing

    Rev. Louise Green wrote about the relational method of community organizing, which seeks to transition from rigid, bureaucracy-based methods to a more flexible approach. Green suggests creating a culture of interpersonal relationships that is served by the bureaucracy, rather than operating within its framework.

    Mar. 18, 2011

    Civic Vitality

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