by Polis Center | Aug 5, 2016 | Infrastructure
This is part of our IndyVitals blog series, exploring the data behind IndyVitals.org. Marion County in Central Indiana has noted a trend, especially among young people, of a preference for a car-less existence and mixed zones of residential, green space, and...
by Jim Dowling | May 27, 2015 | SAVI Tools
A Q&A session with SAVI’s own Jay Colbert Hey Jay, what took so long? Jay: Data consumers (you) love the idea of data by ZIP Codes. Everyone knows which ZIP Code they live in, and people often know many other ZIP Codes around. And, they aren’t a bad size...
by Polis Center | May 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
Every spring and fall, SAVI staff attends the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP) meeting, which was held in Pittsburgh this year. It’s a great opportunity to collaborate with and learn from the NNIP’s diverse and extensive group of partners in 35...
by Jim Dowling | Apr 28, 2015 | SAVI Tools
A user recently asked me – “In which census tract is this particular address located?” SAVI can tell you. Also, if you have some mysterious census tract number, SAVI can show you where it is. Both of these tasks can be accomplished using SAVI’s Community Profile...
by Polis Center | Mar 11, 2015 | Health, SAVI Tools
I’m pleased to introduce the health edition of SAVI Online, the second issue of our digital magazine. It features a few of the many ways SAVI is helping improve health in Indianapolis. 1. SAVI helps nonprofit be more strategic in health initiatives. For example, SAVI...