This map of New Haven depicts the varying levels of urban tree canopy (the layer of leaves, branches, and stems of trees that cover the ground when viewed from above) across the city.
There is a documented link between health and academic performance; healthier students do better in school. Based on data from 12 randomly selected schools in the New Haven Public school, CARE recommends a collective investment into both health and school reform in order to address the achievement gap and health inequities.
Document:
NewHaven CARE SchoolDataSummary 2010.pdf
The Analysis of Impediments is part of the requirements for the city of New Haven to receive HUD program funds. It prevents discrimination and promotes fair housing choices by analyzing any factors that may restrict housing choice based on race, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.
This chart from the New Haven Police Department breaks down the number of incidents of each type of crime each year.
Document:
New Haven UCR BY YEAR-1990-2009.pdf
This step-by-step guide from the Consensus Building Institute outlines how to reach a consensus in a situation with multiple stakeholders.
Document:
HEA Consensus Building Steps CBI.pdf
The Diabetes 360 program aims to improve care for people with Type 2 diabetes in the Greater New Haven area. Researchers from the Yale School of Public Health and Yale-New Haven Hospital conducted interviews with the directors of diabetes initiatives to evaluate similarities and differences and determine the potential for collaboration.
This table shows how the populations of Connecticut's counties and major towns/cities changed between 2000 and 2010.
This survey was administered by the New Haven Community Management Teams and other community organizations to measure neighborhood residents' sense of community, safety, and overall convenience. Neighborhood-level results were made available by DataHaven.
Document:
Civic New Haven QOL Survey 2010.pdf
This study, carried out by a coalition of students and representatives from CitySeed, addressed the issue of nutritional disparity among New Haven residents receiving SNAP benefits. They suggested a food system approach and encouraging residents to use their SNAP benefits at farmers markets to buy fruits and vegetables.
The CDC presented their research on causes of obesity and how the government can address the epidemic. They advocated for policy and environmental change and provided recommendations of community strategies.


