[Excerpt] "Connecticut not only has the highest per capita income in the nation and ties New York in income disparity, its pockets of wealth and poverty are more highly concentrated than in many other large metropolitan areas. That was one of the findings of a study by Mark Abraham and Mary Buchanan, of DataHaven in New Haven, whose mission is to help policy-makers by compiling and interpreting public data.
Link:
http://www.nhregister.com/article/NH/20150704/NEWS/150709752
"The initiative is creating the first-ever shared measures of quality of life, happiness, and community health across all neighborhoods, towns, regions, and the state as a whole."
"The results [of the survey] will be incorporated into a community index report that [will give the Valley Community Foundation] a better idea of where the need for community help exists in the Valley."
Link:
http://valley.newhavenindependent.org/archives/entry/are_there_two_valleys/
"The study will be most the comprehensive in the state."
Published June 18, 2015
Document:
Stamford Schools 2014 AR.pdf
Mary Buchanan, Mark Abraham (DataHaven)
June 06, 2015
From 1980 to 2013, the percentage of Connecticut residents living in neighborhoods of concentrated wealth or poverty grew by 30 percent, according to a new analysis from DataHaven. On the map below, click "Visible Layers" to view data from each decade.
Meanwhile, the percentage of residents living in middle-income neighborhoods shrunk 7 percent.
"Survey questions will solicit information about ... health, family economic security, happiness, civic engagement, transportation, housing, employment, satisfaction with government and community life, among other topics."
Link:
http://www.theday.com/article/20150605/NWS01/150609511
Mary Buchanan, Erica Pandey, and Mark Abraham (DataHaven)
May 05, 2015
World Health Organization, Connecticut’s Legislative Commission on Aging, Connecticut Community Foundation, Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
UConn projected that the share of Connecticut residents ages 60 and above will grow by 44 percent between 2013 to 2025. With these shifts in population, communities are tasked with implementing “age-inclusive” policies, providing for the needs of all citizens regardless of age or ability.
"'Snapshot' represents the start of a multi-year process, culminating in 2016 with the release of a comprehensive Community Index for the Valley region."
"Programs like our 2015 Community Wellbeing Survey … can help identify where equity-driven approaches can make Connecticut a healthier and wealthier place for all residents to live."
Link:
http://trendct.org/2015/05/27/connecticut-has-more-concentrated-poverty-and-wealth-than-most-metros/
