The Polis Center works with its partners to define, measure,
and improve community health, well-being, and resiliency.

 

Data & Drafts: Racial Equity in Housing and the Economy in Indianapolis

Join us on October 24 at 6 p.m. for a conversation using the Indianapolis Racial Equity Report Card to better understand the way race plays a role in housing and the economy in Indianapolis.

Food Security and Older Adults

Join us November 14, 9-11 a.m. as we present findings during a public forum from a new State of Aging in Central Indiana Report research brief which uncovers how different aging adult groups, and their caregivers, navigate the Central Indiana food system.

Data & Drafts Indianapolis Racial Equity Report Card & Police Use of Force

On August 22 at 6 p.m., Polis Center analysts illustrated the many ways the newly developed Indianapolis Racial Equity Report Card can help make sense of various conditions and circumstances in Indianapolis. We shared findings from the 2024 IMPD Use of Force Report we developed in partnership with Faith in Indiana. We compared those results to findings from the Indianapolis Racial Equity Report Card in hopes of identifying trends, themes, and solutions.

Indianapolis Racial Equity Report Card

We are pleased to announce the launch of this baseline equity report designed to highlight racial disparities and inequities across multiple sectors Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Racial Equity report card presents over 30 indicators that describe the state of equity in Indianapolis in seven key areas (economy, health, education, access, environment, criminal justice, and housing), chosen based on community input.

SAVI Talks: Empowering Indiana Communities with Evictions & Foreclosure Data

On Dec. 7, 2023, the Polis Center showcased a new statewide tool it developed that will help users better understand trends and relationships between evictions and societal factors. The goal of the tool is to raise awareness of evictions in Indiana and provide a resource to empower communities to instill change. Experts in the eviction and housing circle will serve as expert panelists to provide insight and perspective on this important topic. Partners in the project include WFYI Public Radio and New America, a “think and action” tank which focuses on equity at the center of its research and policy recommendations.

Women and Aging

The May 16 State of Aging Report forum explored Central Indiana trends in the socioeconomic wellbeing of older women, implications for their long-term health and wellbeing, and ideas for planning and building their networks of support. Presented by The Central Indiana Senior Fund, a fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation, in partnership with The Polis Center and WFYI Public Media.

How is Indianapolis Doing?

This initiative features bimonthly e-newsletter updates on how the Indianapolis metro area is recovering and emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic on some of the most pressing and challenging issues in our community. We look a Indianapolis unemployment rate; housing prices in the Indianapolis metro area; Central Indiana monthly average monthly rent; and status of homicides.

Polis Center Experts in Disaster Resilience

The Polis Center’s expertise in neighborhood level community information differentiates it, bringing a holistic perspective to best identify improvements. It looks beyond the physical infrastructure elements of mitigation by bearing in mind a region’s vulnerable populations, social weaknesses and services, social determinants of health, and more when preparing a community’s MHMP.

Grow Regional Data System Powered by SAVI

Polis partnered with Welborn Baptist Foundation to customize the SAVI community information system to support the region’s Grow Capacity Building platform. The Grow data system aims to help local stakeholders better understand the community’s demographics, needs, and assets. The SAVI team also is building capacity of Grow leaders to support local organizations in their use of data.

Featured Projects and Maps

Indianapolis Racial Equity Report Card

We are pleased to announce the launch of this baseline equity report designed to highlight racial disparities and inequities across multiple sectors Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Racial Equity report card presents over 30 indicators that describe the state of equity in Indianapolis in seven key areas (economy, health, education, access, environment, criminal justice, and housing), chosen based on community input.

Empowering Indiana Communities with Evictions & Foreclosure Data

The Polis Center developed a new statewide tool to help users better understand trends and relationships between evictions and societal factors. The goal of the tool is to raise awareness of evictions in Indiana and provide a resource to empower communities to instill change. The tool debuted at the Dec 7 SAVI Talks event.

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