by Jim Dowling | May 6, 2017 | Equity, Health
The USDA defines food deserts as a census tract where “at least 500 people and/or at least 33 percent of the census tract’s population reside more than one mile from a supermarket or large grocery store.” [usda.gov] This is a useful definition, but of...
by Polis Center | Apr 27, 2017 | Environment
This post comes from Ian Adams, our undergraduate Service Learning intern this semester. In light of Arbor Day this week, let’s talk trees in Indianapolis. As a whole, one-third of Indianapolis’s total land area is covered by tree canopy. Out of the 99...
by Polis Center | Nov 3, 2016 | Poverty & Income
This is part of our IndyVitals blog series, exploring the data behind IndyVitals.org. Poverty does not affect all populations equally. Unfortunately, women, people of color, and people with less education are statistically more likely to fall below the poverty line....
by Polis Center | Aug 23, 2016 | Economy, Health, Poverty & Income
This is part of our IndyVitals blog series, exploring the data behind IndyVitals.org. You may be aware that the U.S. has a disproportionately large uninsured population when compared to countries with similar developed economies. While many of these countries have...
by Polis Center | Aug 9, 2016 | Economy, Uncategorized
This is part of our IndyVitals blog series, exploring the data behind IndyVitals.org. Have you ever wondered exactly what type of businesses are offered in your neighborhood or an area in which you’d like to live and be close to your job? Interested in food services,...
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