This presentation, given at the University of Hartford's "What Can Hartford Learn from Other Cities" symposium, draws parallels between Springfield, Mass. and other resurgent cities, ultimately asking whether these lessons can be applied to Hartford as well.
The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness put together this report on the current state of homelessness in Connecticut in 2010. It includes the demographics of the homeless, the resources available to them, and the ways in which efforts to help could be improved. One signficiant result from this year's survey was that there was an unprecedented number of homeless individuals that were experiencing homelessness for the first time.
[Excerpt] New Haven non-profit Data Haven has been crunching the numbers and coming up with some interesting stats about demographic changes in the Elm City. See their analysis here. See their interactive maps here and here.
Mayor of New Haven John Destefano, Jr. delivered the State of the City address on February 7, 2011. He addressed city issues, including public schools, crime, jobs, and the budget.
This document builds on the findings of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America. It focuses on the role that public health departments play in the mission to address health issues and obstacles to accomplishing this that currently exist.