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Neighborhood Atlas

The Neighborhood Atlas, developed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is an online tool that provides detailed maps and data on neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage. It uses the Area Deprivation Index (ADI) to rank neighborhoods based on factors like income, education, employment, and housing quality, helping inform health delivery and policy decisions.
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Social Vulnerability Index

The Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is a tool designed to identify and quantify communities experiencing social vulnerability. It uses demographic and socioeconomic factors to help public health officials and local planners prepare for and respond to emergencies, aiming to reduce human suffering, economic loss, and health inequities.
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Growth and Equity: Analyzing Impacts on Displacement and Opportunity Related to Seattleā€™s Growth Strategy

This is an equity analysis of the city of Seattle and part of their comprehensive planning process. Its goals are to inform future elected officials about Potential future impacts of the four growth alternatives on marginalized populations and strategies for mitigating identified impacts and increasing access to opportunity for marginalized populations.
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Building Public Data Capacity and Partnerships For Racial Equity In Oakland

This case study is part of a series, including an overview brief, that demonstrates how local governments benefit from engaging with data intermediaries. The Case Shows how Data Intermediaries can provide topical, analytical and community expertise and can provide impartial analysis of community issues community engagement.
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Arup City Resilience Index

Developed by Arup with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, the City Resilience Index enables cities to measure and monitor the multiple factors that contribute to their resilience.
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