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  • 2020 Census Data: Demographic Change in Connecticut Town and City Neighborhoods

    Over the last ten years, neighborhoods within Connecticut's towns and cities have seen changes in population, housing, and ethnic and racial makeup. New local data from the 2020 Census, released on August 12, 2021, allows for the most accurate analysis of these neighborhood-level demographic changes and trends since the last census in 2010.

    Aug. 31, 2021

    All DataHaven Programs, Demographics, Housing

  • Deep Roots Drive Newhallville Stakeholders To Advance Neighborhood Equality

    [Excerpt from feature article by Sujata Srinivasan, which was also published on the front page of the New Haven Register and in other local publications] At the corner of Shelton Avenue and Hazel Street in Newhallville sits a green space, the Learning Corridor—a hub for educating young children and connecting families to healthy living. The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail runs through the garden, where children can stop by and browse books from a box and adults can take a spin on a bike.

    Aug. 5, 2021

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety

  • Connecticut Residents Urged to Pick Up the Phone! for Largest-Ever Town-Level Survey on Quality of Life and Recovery from COVID-19: Over 75 Leading Foundations, Hospitals, and Local Agencies Join DataHaven Initiative

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Mark Abraham, info@ctdatahaven.org, 203.500.7059, www.ctdatahaven.org  Connecticut Residents Urged to "Pick Up the Phone!" for Largest-Ever Town-Level Survey on Quality of Life and Recovery from COVID-19: Over 75 Leading Foundations, Hospitals, and Local Agencies Join DataHaven Initiative

    Jun. 22, 2021

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety

  • What We Talk About When We Talk About Affordable Housing

    [Excerpt from article by Ali Oshinskie, CT Public Radio] Affordable housing is the subject of a number of bills in Connecticut right now. But what do we really mean when we talk about "affordable housing"? That conversation could start with a question much like the one asked by State Senator Dan Champagne at a virtual Planning and Development public hearing last week.

    Mar. 26, 2021

    All DataHaven Programs, Housing

  • Committee Debates Housing As A Human Right Bill

    [Excerpt] "The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our perception of housing as a basic need. The legislature’s housing committee debated legislation Thursday to make sure people don’t get evicted and are able to access housing. “Many believe that housing should be a human right and we know at least the ability to have housing is one of the strongest predictors of people's quality of life,” Mark Abraham said.

    Mar. 5, 2021

    All DataHaven Programs, Community Wellbeing Survey, Housing

  • Connecticut is failing to provide affordable housing for cashiers, child care workers and many of the state’s unemployed laborers

    [Excerpt from Hartford Courant article by Michael Hamad, February 5, 2021] Connecticut is failing to provide affordable housing for essential workers, and new public investment is needed, according to a report prepared for two state agencies. And without better regional planning, the prioritization of housing based on need and “proactive” investment, Connecticut’s housing problems will surely get worse, the study’s authors predict.

    Feb. 4, 2021

    All DataHaven Programs, Housing

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