The Polis Center is engaged in ground-breaking work in a variety of activities important to Indiana communities and beyond. Key initiatives touch diverse sectors including health, nonprofit and social services, and government. Our involvement in two IU Grand Challenge initiatives address major health concerns. The Indiana Data Partnership will make it possible for local and non-governmental organizations to successfully share common data to improve services. The SAVI community information system helps organizations enhance planning and decision-making and ultimately enrich the quality of life in the communities they assist.
Creative solutions for healthier and more resilient communities
Projects
Evictions & Foreclosure Dashboard
The Polis Center developed a new statewide tool to help users better understand trends and relationships between evictions and societal factors.
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The State of Aging in Central Indiana Report
This study assesses and reports the needs, disparities, and emerging issues related to the growing older adult population in Central Indiana.
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SAVI Community Information System
SAVI is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive community information system.
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Religion & Urban Culture 1.0
Working through community-based partnerships, we cultivated public inquiry and civic conversation about the role of religion in this exemplar metropolitan community.
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The State of Women in Central Indiana
The State of Women Report paints a picture of what it’s like to be a woman in Central Indiana.
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The Digital Encyclopedia of Indiana
The Polis Center at IUPUI, in collaboration with the city’s major cultural and heritage institutions developed a web-based, free-access Encyclopedia of Indianapolis.
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