NNIP: An Update National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership Better Data. Better Decisions. Better Communities. Kathy Pettit, Tom Kingsley Columbus, Ohio June 20, 2013

LOCAL PARTNERS IN NNIP The defining functions Build and operate information systems with recurrently updated indicators on neighborhood conditions Facilitate and promote the direct practical use of indicators by community and city leaders for community building and local policy making Emphasize the use of information to build the capacities of institutions and residents in distressed neighborhoods

NNIP LEADERSHIP Guiding the Agenda Executive Committee, 2013 Dave Bartelt, Philadelphia Todd Clausen, Milwaukee Matthew Kachura, Baltimore Jeff Matson, Minneapolis Kurt Metzger, Detroit Max Weselcouch, NYC Recent Members, Phyllis Betts, Memphis Steve Spiker, Oakland Claudia Coulton, Cleveland Tim Bray, Dallas Matt Barry, Denver Michael Rich, Atlanta

NNIP SUPPORTERS Funders and Colleagues Annie E. Casey Foundation John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

NNIP STRATEGY Information Campaign Proposed in the strategy paper last Fall Advance the state of practice Informing local policy initiatives Developing tools and guides Build and strengthen local capacity Developing capacity in new communities Services to an expanding network Influence national context

NNIP ACTIVITIES Accomplishments and Current Plans

Improve communications Hiring company to prepare logo and basic flyer Preparing basic materials for both UI and partners – talking points, intro presentations, story “packages” Outreach to initial groups Beginning with ICMA (September) and NLC (November) Federal Reserve branches NNIP INFORMATION CAMPAIGN

Integrated Data Systems (IDS) – Cross-Site Project Competition: Local IDS and NNIP partner collaborate to shed new light on neighborhood issues Request for Statement of Interest issued, update Friday NNIP Shared Indicators System Cross-site analysis with national data Continued strong interest within and outside of NNIP Need to plan next steps for fundraising ADVANCE THE STATE OF PRACTICE

In development: Help Desk Guide Revision of Evaluation Guide Revisions to Local Data Sharing, Property Guide Local User Conferences Data Management and Confidentiality Protocols Other suggestions? Measuring Performance: A Guidance Document for Promise Neighborhoods on Collecting Data and Reporting Results ADVANCE THE STATE OF PRACTICE Tools and Guides

Developing capacity in new communities Designing “Start-up” guide to accommodate increased interest (13 active inquiries) NNIP website Work over next 6 months to strengthen; including partner updates Define and expand NNIP’s role in “open data” Outreach and New White Paper (MacArthur Support) - presentation/discussion later today BUILD/STRENGTHEN LOCAL CAPACITY

New books on the field - UI/NNIP authors Strengthening Communities with Neighborhood Data, MacArthur support (early 2014) Collection of essays in collaboration with San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank (mid-2014) Active engagement in federal initiatives – UI and NNIP partners Promise Neighborhoods Choice Neighborhoods Sustainable Communities Strong Cities/Strong Communities (SC2) INFLUENCE NATIONAL CONTEXT

Other UI/NNIP Collaborations What Works Collaborative Incubators: investment, nonprofits, institutional infrastructure Assistance to Casey’s Family Centered Community Change Initiative (FCCC) Conferences Urban Affairs Association (April) Neighborhood Revitalization Conference (June) CIC IMPACT Summit (October) INFLUENCE NATIONAL CONTEXT

NNIP ASSESSMENT Proposed Questions How well have the network’s activities furthered its goals? In what ways does the network support partner organizations’ development? What are additional activities the network should be doing? Activities that should be discontinued? Components of the assessment In-depth interviews: UI/NNIP staff, select NNIP partners, funders, external NNIP Partner online survey

QUESTIONS?