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NNIP: An UpdateNational Neighborhood Indicators Partnership
Better Data. Better Decisions. Better Communities.
Kathy Pettit, Tom KingsleyColumbus, Ohio
June 20, 2013
LOCAL PARTNERS IN NNIPThe 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, 2009-2012
Phyllis Betts, Memphis
Steve Spiker, Oakland
Claudia Coulton, Cleveland
Tim Bray, Dallas
Matt Barry, Denver
Michael Rich, Atlanta
NNIP SUPPORTERSFunders 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 ACTIVITIESAccomplishments 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 PRACTICETools 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?