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  • Meriden TOD Market Analysis and Station Area Development Potential

    Parsons Brinckerhoff, an engineering consulting company, offered suggestions to the city of Meriden to improve business at the Meriden City Center. Since one of Meriden's strengths is its accessibility by public transportation, the suggestions center around transit-oriented development. Additionally, there is a focus on downtown housing developments, with relation to the HUB site.

    November 08, 2011

  • Resource Guide 2010-11: Programs and Services for Children and Families in New Haven

    This guide lists community resources for physical health, emotional/behavioral health, extended learning opportunities, and family support and engagement. It is targeted toward parents, students, schools, and the greater community.

    September 01, 2011

  • Qualitative Research: Community Health Care Needs Assessment

    Using a qualitative research design, the Center for Research & Public Policy conducted seven focus group sessions, which took place at the Access Agency in Willimantic, United Services in Dayville and Day Kimball’s Plainfield Healthcare in Plainfield. The core composition of each group includes: First Responders, Latinos, Community Leaders, School Based Health, Boomers, Faith Based and Youth.

    August 31, 2011

  • Youth Employment in Connecticut

    This article examines trends in youth employment, which show that the "Great Recession" has affected that demographic as well.

    July 31, 2011

  • New Haven compared to other US cities

    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.

    June 04, 2011

  • New Haven crime real, danger ranking is not

    [Excerpt] As a municipality, New Haven is highly unusual: Despite being home to 80,000 jobs, it is so small in land area that most of its working residents are employed in other towns, and vice versa. When comparing places, good researchers define a city not as a municipality, but as the place where, by standard methodology, the majority of people live, work and shop.

    June 03, 2011

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