GIS Shows Where to Effectively Target Infrastructure Spending
Effectively addressing America’s infrastructure needs begins with knowing where to make the most strategic investments. And that is where GIS can play an important role. Read more
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Urban-Rural Divide: Mapping Broadband Access
Broadband access is not created or distributed equally across the country. While 94 percent of urban dwellers have access to broadband, more than one-third of rural residents are unable to access the ever growing broadband capabilities. Read more
Improving Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Treatment
Insufficient mental health care for veterans can aggravate health problems among a demographic especially prone to mental illness. One in five veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan has major depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, and one in four exhibits symptoms of substance abuse disorder. Read more
Our Climate, Our Communities
Climate change is a force that has the ability to disrupt how connected we feel to our community and to each other. Read more
Immigrant Families and Educational Attainment
How do the foreign born and their children influence educational attainment statistics? Data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) shows that, on average, rates of college completion are not very different between the foreign born and native born. Read more
Peer City Tool and 500 Cities Data: Mapping Trends and Challenges Among Peer Cities
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRBC) recently introduced the Peer City Identification Tool. The tool identifies peer or “sister” cities that are experiencing similar trends and challenges in equity, economics, and resiliency. It’s meant to provide policymakers, community advocates, and practitioners with context on how their city compares to similar cities. Read more
Here’s What You Can Do on Community Commons
We’re glad you’re here and excited to show you the great tools you can use on Community Commons to help with your work. Read more