The Urban Institute has been managing a project entitled " Indicators of Neighborhood Health and Change." Working in partnership with local organizations in seven metropolitan areas, researchers are assembling current and reliable data on neighborhood and trends, and exploring how these data can help inform at the community level. Exploratory projects are identifying innovative methods for assessing the role of arts and culture in urban communities, along with other unconventional indicators of neighborhood well-being. In addition, the Metro Center is developing a National Neighborhood Data System, which provides easily accessible and up-to- date information at the census tract or zip code level for the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas. The development and outcomes of this project will be discussed.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session the participant will: Understand the scope and breadth of recent activities in the development and use of indicators at the national, regional, state and local levels. Participate in a discussion of gaps in the collection and assembly of available data for use in indicators. Participate in a network of interested persons to further refine the development and use of indicators.
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.