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  • Local Immigrants Thrive; Majority Here Legally

    [Excerpt] A new report shares little-known facts about New Haven’s immigrants: They are more likely than native-born citizens to be employed; an increasingly large number come from Asia; and only a small percentage is undocumented.

    Jan. 21, 2015

    All DataHaven Programs, Demographics

  • Understanding the Impact of Immigration in Greater New Haven

    Commissioned by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, DataHaven analyzed the recent demographic, social, and economic impact of immigration in the region.  Click the link below to view the main report page.

    Jan. 1, 2015

    All DataHaven Programs, Civic Vitality, Demographics, Economy

  • How Transportation Problems Keep People Out of the Workforce in Greater New Haven

    Commissioned by the South Central Regional Council of Governments, the region’s branch of the NAACP and the Workforce Alliance, DataHaven analyzed how transportation — or lack thereof — keeps people out of the workforce in Greater New Haven. Most entry and mid-level jobs are located outside of downtown New Haven, while the majority of low-income adults live in the city. This spatial mismatch between supply and demand for regional jobs makes access to transportation a crucial issue to regional economic opportunities.

    Dec. 31, 2014

    All DataHaven Programs, Demographics, Economy

  • Connecticut data leader receives award from global Community Indicators Consortium

    Washington, DC summit honors Mark Abraham for exemplifying the use of information to advance community well-being. On September 30, the Community Indicators Consortium presented an “Impact Award” at their Washington, DC summit to DataHaven’s Executive Director Mark Abraham.

    Oct. 7, 2014

    All DataHaven Programs

  • Walk to work, or take a bus? New jobs access maps show where you can

    Update 5/27/14: Please see the Connecticut Mirror for a new op-ed by DataHaven Urban Fellow Deanna Song, "Connecting More People to Work in Greater New Haven," which explores job access scenarios in greater detail.

    Apr. 24, 2014

    All DataHaven Programs

  • DataHaven selected as fellowship site for Azavea Summer of Maps program

    Azavea, a nationally-prominent geospatial analysis (GIS) firm, has selected students from The University of Pennsylvania, Clark University, and Colgate University to each receive a $5,000 stipend to perform pro bono geospatial analysis work for non-profits over the summer.  The students were selected out of a pool of 125 student applications that came from all over the country. The program is sponsored by Azavea with additional financial support from Esri and The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Design.

    Apr. 21, 2014

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