The Just Communities Blog
News and Updates from Our Team
Data Driven Detroit Mapping Tools
Data Driven Detroit is the local Data intermediary for Detroit, Michigan. They have a variety of tools available for use by community members, non-profits, and developers to in order to provide accessible, high-quality information and analysis to drive informed decision-making.
Growth and Equity: Analyzing Impacts on Displacement and Opportunity Related to Seattle’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.
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.
Housing and Transportation Affordability Index
The Housing and Transportation (H+T®) Affordability Index is an online tool that provides a comprehensive view of affordability that includes both the cost of housing and the cost of transportation at the neighborhood level.
Participatory Asset Mapping Toolkit
Healthy City's Participatory Asset Mapping Toolkit is an instructional guide that provides community-based organizations with concepts, methods and tools to collect knowledge and experiences from community members about local assets.
Active Living
According to the Active Living Research program from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, active living integrates physical activity into the daily routines of people — 30-60 minutes per day. To facilitate and support opportunities for active living, a focus on the built environment and good urban design is essential—including neighborhoods, transportation systems, buildings, street and sidewalk design, parks and open space.
Engagement Technologies
A number of emerging community engagement programs use technology to empower local organizations with data, tools and fundraising resources to connect with communities, attract funders and inspire behavior change. Online forums, web services and social media are used to connect groups working on environmental and community enhancement projects to interested volunteers and donors.
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