Polis hosted the third SAVI Data & Drafts event on Aug. 20. Unai Miguel Andres, GIS and Data Analyst; Matt Nowlin, Information Designer; and Jeramy Townsley,Visiting Research Analyst presented information about the changes in needs in Marion County (as shown by 2-1-1 calls) since the pandemic started, the effects that recent unemployment will have in eviction rates, and the distribution of demographic makeup of rental assistance applicants within the county. Thirty-two people attended the online event. Data & Drafts is conducted in partnership with WFYI and Indianapolis Public Library as an extension of our SAVI Talks program. Click on the links for more information on that topic on the SAVI Coronavirus Data Hub.

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