In this year-end report, the Hartford Police Department reports that serious crime has declined slightly in 2009, although aggravated assault and burglary increased significantly. (PDF document, 19 pages) Published by Hartford Police Department Hartford Police Department
; Publication Date: January 11, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/crime/2009_Safe_City_Overview.pdf
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This document is the structural study for the first phase of the CT Department of Transportation reconstruction of the I-84 Viaduct. (PDF document, 11 pages) Published by Capitol Region Council of Governments Capitol Region Council of Governments
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Link: /issues/wsd/Transportation/Viaduct_report.pdf
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The Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) produced nearly 1.3 million units of rental housing between the start of the program, in 1987, and 2003, surpassing the size of the public housing program. Creating mixed income housing has become a central objective of housing policy. This report focuses on the extent to which each of the states administering the tax credit program has used the program to place family rental housing in low poverty neighborhoods that are not racially isolated. Published by Poverty and Race Research Action Council Poverty and Race Research Action Council
; Publication Date: July 28, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/taxes/LIHTC_report_2006.pdf
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This document is the 2009 Strategic Plan for the Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association (AHNA), which serves as the Asylum Hill Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ). (PDF Document, 34 pages) Published by Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association
; Publication Date: 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/AH_Final_Plan_12_17.pdf
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An advertising supplement to the Hartford Courant, put together by Upper Albany Main Street (UAMS), which spotlights the growth and success of a variety of development projects and neighborhood businesses in Upper Albany. (PDF file, 6 pages, 6 MB) Published by The Hartford Courant The Hartford Courant
; Publication Date: May 10, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/UpperAlbany_HtfdCourant_Insert.pdf
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If there is a blighted building in your neighborhood, complete this form and mail it to Hartford 2000, 111 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 or fax it to 547-1831. Or if you have an electronic copy, email it to Htfd2000@aol.com. Published by Hartford Anti-Blight Coalition Hartford Anti-Blight Coalition
; Publication Date: August 30, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/wsd_blighted_property.asp
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Residents living in the seven communities to be served by Family Centers supported by the Brighter Futures Initiative of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving were surveyed in March, 2002. A total of 1,208 residents were interviewed from households where at least one child eight years old or younger was living.
Based on the success of the original Brighter Futures Initiative and the continuing needs of Hartford children, the Foundation, in 2000, committed an additional $15 million over the next 10 years to finance projects and system-wide reform efforts that support young children and their families.
To achieve its goals, the Brighter Futures Initiative focuses on four areas: family support and parent education, child care and early childhood education, child and maternal health, and the early grades of school.
Family Centers, in partnership with community agencies, provide community-based programs for children and families in seven Hartford neighborhoods. These programs support parents in their own growth and development, their understanding of their child's development, and help families prepare their children for school success. Published by Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
; Publication Date: April 2002
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/brighter_futures.pdf
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The Child Poverty Council, established by the Connecticut Legislature in 2004, is charged with recommending strategies to reduce child poverty by fifty percent within ten years. The report contains an inventory of current programs and 67 recommendations for consideration by the executive and legislative branch. (PDF file - 141 pages) Published by State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management
; Publication Date: January 2005
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Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_01_2005.asp
Related Link(s):
Fighting Child Poverty
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A map of local, state, and national historic districts and properties in Hartford as of March, 2007. (PDF document, 1 page) Published by City of Hartford, Planning Division, Department of Development Services City of Hartford, Planning Division, Department of Development Services
; Publication Date: March 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/History/historic_district_map.pdf
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The current foreclosure crisis has affected every neighborhood in the City of Hartford and has had a profound effect on the lives of countless citizens. The nature of Hartford’s housing stock, coupled with the state’s lowest homeownership rate of 24.6%, magnify the crisis. The City’s primary programmatic approach is to support the efforts of the last eight years, by focusing Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds to create diverse homeownership opportunities. This document outlines guiding principles on how to best maximize the opportunities presented in the NSP in Hartford. (PDF document, 68 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Department of Development Services City of Hartford, Department of Development Services
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/Neighborhood_Stabilization_Action_Plan.pdf
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An interactive map that shows open and closed cases from the 3-1-1 system in the City of Hartford. Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/wsd_11_2010.asp
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This report is an update on the various planning and development projects undertaken by the City of Hartford Department of Development Services. (PDF document, 73 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Department of Development Services City of Hartford, Department of Development Services
; Publication Date: January 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/DowntownDevelopment/Project_Updates-January_2013.pdf
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This document is a report from the City of Hartford on its efforts to fight blight in the City. It includes descriptions and summaries of the activities to rehabilitate or clear blighted properties as of June 30, 2011. (PDF document, 75 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: June 30, 1011
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/antiblightpropertyupdate063011.pdf
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The National Park Service is undertaking a special resource study of the Coltsville Industrial Historic District to determine the national significance, suitability, and feasibility of making it a part of the national park system. Published by The National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior The National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Link: /Issues/wsd/DowntownDevelopment/coltsville_study.asp
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The Coltsville Special Resource Study concludes in this report that the Coltsville Historic District NHL meets the criteria for national significance and suitability. Because of difficulty with accessing the interior and various ownership issues, the study team was unable to conclude that the historic district meets the criteria as a feasible addition to the National Park System. The study also was unable to to determine that a need for National Park Service management exists. (PDF document, 84 pages) Published by U.S. National Park Service U.S. National Park Service
; Publication Date: November 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/history/final_coltsville_report.pdf
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A public presentation by the National Park Service made on December 14, 2009, which describes the process of the Coltsville Special Resource Study, and which solicits public comment. (PDF document, 13 pages) Published by U.S. National Park Service U.S. National Park Service
; Publication Date: December 14, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/history/Coltsville_Spec_Resource_Study.pdf
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The Hartford Homeownership Task Force identifies numerous specific recommendations and six major goals in this interim report. The Task Force was formed in March of 2002 by Mayor Eddie Perez to develop a strategy and recommendations to increase the homeownership rate in Hartford from 25% to 30% over the next five years. Hartford has the lowest homeownership rate in Connecticut, and the lowest rate in the nation for a city of its size. The Mayor's homeownership initiative has evolved into the Rising Star Block Initiative; Published by City of Hartford; Office of Grants Management City of Hartford; Office of Grants Management
; Publication Date: September 2002
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Link: /Issues/wsd/HomeOwnership/wsd_09_2002.asp
Related Link(s):
City of Hartford
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Neighborhoods of Hartford
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Hartford Public Library: Hartford is Home
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This thesis, written by Heather Brandon for the Master of Arts in Public Policy, Trinity College, Hartford, suggests various organizational models for the redevelopment of the former Swift factory, a vacant building on 2.6 acres in the Northeast Hartford neighborhood . (PDF document, 73 pages) Published by Trinity College, Hartford, CT Trinity College, Hartford, CT
; Publication Date: May 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/Heather_Brandon_thesis.pdf
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The Fall 2010 Newsletter from the Hartford Community Court includes a celebration of their 12 year anniversary and the more than 340,000 hours of commmunity service that has been performed. (PDF document, 12 pages) Published by State of Connecticut Judicial Branch State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
; Publication Date: December 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Crime/10CommCourt_Fall_News.pdf
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The Spring Newsletter from the Hartford Community Court includes a description of Access to Recover (ATR) III that provides assistance to people in recovery from alcohol and other
drug use, as well as other services of the court. (PDF document, 12 pages) Published by State of Connecticut Judicial Branch State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
; Publication Date: November 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/crime/2011_COMMCourtFallNewsletter.pdf
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The Spring Newsletter from the Hartford Community Court includes a description of a visit by Hartford Police Department's Community Service Officers to the court. (PDF document, 12 pages) Published by State of Connecticut Judicial Branch State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
; Publication Date: March 1, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/crime/2007_COMMCourtSpringNewsletter.pdf
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A pdf version of the PowerPoint presentation made at the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) community meeting held at the Hartford Public Library on December 15, 2010. (PDF document 21 pages) Published by City of Hartford Department of Development Services Division of Grants Management City of Hartford Department of Development Services Division of Grants Management
; Publication Date: December 15, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/CDBG_Community_Meeting_Presentation.pdf
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A table which compares the existing Hartford anti-blight ordinance with the amended version, and which includes an explanation of the rationale for the changes. (PDF document, 9 pages) Published by Hartford 2000 Hartford 2000
; Publication Date: June 09, 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/anti-blight_chart.pdf
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In 1994 the City of Hartford was invited by the Department of Justice to design a program to combat the crisis created by drug related violence and the attendant economic implosion of the city's neighborhoods. This new initiative, called the Comprehensive Communities Partnership (CCP), was a three pronged effort involving departments in the City of Hartford, the Police Department and the community. Published by Comprehensive Communities Partnership Comprehensive Communities Partnership
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/CCP_Background.pdf
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Presents residential sales price data and analysis for the 2004 fiscal year (all years listed are fiscal years from July 1 to June 30). (PDF document; 22 pages) Published by Capitol Region Council of Governments Capitol Region Council of Governments
; Publication Date: October 2004
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_10_2004.asp
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Ebony Horsewomen have proposed the development of an equestrian center at Keney Park in Hartford. Collected here are a variety of documents, plans, and press coverage of the issue. Published by Hartfordinfo.org Hartfordinfo.org
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/wsd_ebony_horsewomen.asp
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A document that reports the results of a study of drug free zones in urban areas. The report suggests that because of the density of schools, public housing and parks in urban areas, whole communities become prohibited zones. Further, the report concludes that this impacts minority residents in disparate ways and had no measurable deterrent effect. (PDF file, 51 pages) Published by Justice Policy Institute Justice Policy Institute
; Publication Date: March 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/drugs/SchoolZonesReport06.pdf
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DiversityData is an online tool for exploring quality of life data across different metropolitan areas, for people of different racial/ethnic groups in the United States. This website allows visitors to explore how metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. perform on a diverse range of social measures that comprise a well-rounded life experience. These data call attention to the equality of opportunity and diversity of experiences for different racial and ethnic groups in America. Visitors can explore issues such as Health, Housing Opportunity, and Residential Integration Published by Harvard School of Public Health Harvard School of Public Health
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Link: /issues/wsd/People/wsd_diversity_data.asp
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This study explores a broad range of replacement options for the I-84 Aetna Viaduct. It is the result of a collaborative planning effort involving the City of Hartford, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) and the Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG). (PDF document, 54 pages) Published by Capitol Region Council of Governments Capitol Region Council of Governments
; Publication Date: September 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Transportation/i-84_DraftReport.pdf
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Executive Summary of the two day conference on Drug Policy held at Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut on October 21 and 22, 2005. The conference “Illicit Drugs: Burden and Policy” sponsored by the City of Hartford,
and underwritten by the Aetna Foundation, provided a unique opportunity for multiple stakeholders to begin a dialogue around the problem of drugs in our city. (PDF file, 5 pages). Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: October 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/Drugs/WHITEPAPER[1].pdf
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This document presents plans for the restoration of a city block running along Park Street by the Broad-Park Development Corporation. El Centro Cultural Community Investment Revitalization Project aims to revive, restore and transform the economic and social environment of the Frog Hollow neighborhood of Hartford (the center of the region's Latino culture) through the restoration, adaptive re-use, modernization and reconstruction of the south side of an entire city block along Park Street, the vital commercial artery running through and serving the neighborhood. Published by Park-Broad Development Corporation Park-Broad Development Corporation
; Publication Date: September 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/elcentrocultural.pdf
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The Evelyn W Preston Memorial Trust Fund is a perpetual trust established to fund free public band and orchestral concerts in parks and other appropriate locations in the City of Hartford. Published by Cultural Affairs Office of the Department of Health & Human Services, City of Hartford Cultural Affairs Office of the Department of Health & Human Services, City of Hartford
; Publication Date: December 1, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/evelyn_preston_trust.asp
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The Farmington Avenue Commercial Revitalization Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) convened in Hartford, Connecticut in October 2012, bringing together stakeholders, City planners, community leaders, and a panel of real estate, planning, and development professionals for a day-long session focused on identifying opportunities and strategies for revitalizing the commercial areas on the Farmington Avenue corridor. This report details their recommendations. (PDF document, 16 pages) Published by Urban Land Institute Urban Land Institute
; Publication Date: October 4, 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/Hartford _TAP_Final_Report.pdf
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This report summarizes crime statistics for the City of Hartford for the period 2005 -2010, showing a significant decrease in violent crime. (PDF document, 11 pages) Published by Hartford Police Department Hartford Police Department
; Publication Date: January 4, 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/Crime/2010_06_10_NeighborhoodPolicing.pdf
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This report focuses on the State’s Correction, Parole and Probation Systems, that together constitute one of the fastest expanding segments of the Connecticut budget. Connecticut faces the worst fiscal crisis in a generation. The State Office of Fiscal Analysis reports a projected $3.4 billion deficit on estimated expenditures of $19.2 billion for fiscal 2012, which begins July first of next year. Shrinking revenues are forcing governors and legislators to examine all areas of public spending for possible savings. (PDF document, 8 pages) Published by Connecticut Regional Institute for the 21st Century Connecticut Regional Institute for the 21st Century
; Publication Date: October 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/PrisonerRe-entry/prisonsummaryfinal.pdf
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This is the website of the Friends of Goodwin Park. Published by Friends of Goodwin Park Friends of Goodwin Park
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Link: /issues/wsd/parks/wsd_11_2010.asp
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Contact information and meeting times of the member Hartford Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) committees and associations. (PDF document, 1 page) Published by Hartford 2000 Hartford 2000
; Publication Date: November 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/Hartford_2000_members.pdf
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To build on the work accomplished in the Hartford 2010 Report by Ken Greenberg, Trident Implementation Committee and six Trident Steering Committees, were charged to further refine and prioritize the Hartford 2010 recommendations and provide input, feedback and recommendations. This report compiles the work of these various committees. (PDF document, 34 pages) Published by MetroHartford Alliance MetroHartford Alliance
; Publication Date: September 2009
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Link: /hartford2010/docs/H2010_Final_Report.pdf
Related Link(s):
City of Hartford, Development Services
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The Hartford 2010 final report, developed by the City of Hartford and the MetroHartford Alliance, identified six "tridents" (major intersections) in the city that would provide excellent locations to focus on for development. The report suggested that each of the tridents in Hartford be explored by a subcommittee, charged with making recommendations for changes in the land use, zoning, transportation infrastructure, streetscape improvements, and other aspects of the intersections. Published by MetroHartford Alliance MetroHartford Alliance
; Publication Date: January 2009
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Link: /Issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/wsd_012309.asp
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The final report of the joint effort of the MetroHartford Alliance and the City of Hartford in developing a strategic framework to build on the accomplishments of the past five years in revitalizing Hartford. Urban Designer, Ken Greenberg lead a Consultant team that assisted the City and the Alliance in this effort. Hartford 2010, reflects the community’s vision for a dynamic, livable, healthy, and economically vibrant city. (PDF document, 26 pages) Published by MetroHartford Alliance MetroHartford Alliance
; Publication Date: July 15, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/Hartford-2010FinalReport.pdf
Related Link(s):
City of Hartford, Development Services
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Hartford 3-1-1 provides a streamlined, integrated and secure way to report, track and resolve problems or issues people may have with City of Hartford services, and centralizes the process of collecting and sharing data. 3-1-1 staff endeavors to answer questions and, when required, create "cases" to be resolved by city departments. This page gathers together the monthly neighborhood reports documenting the number and types of calls received. Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/wsd_012109.asp
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City Scan is a program developed to empower youth and adults to improve their communities. In 2003, Hartford area youth scanned every residential street in Hartford to gather information that concerned residents. The youth scanned for five conditions: abandoned buildings, abandoned vehicles, graffiti, illegal
dumping, and overgrown vegetation. Results are shown in tables and maps, for NRZs. (PDF Format: 42 pages) Published by City-Scan City-Scan
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/wsd_2003.asp
Related Link(s):
Connecticut Policy and Economic Council (CPEC)
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Capital Region Workforce Development Board
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City of Hartford Services
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Mayor Eddie Perez established the Hartford Communities That Care® (HCTC) Planning Project in the fall of 2003. This community planning model is based on sound best practice principles that guide communities through a series of trainings and action steps to create policies, practices and programs that reduce violence and illicit drug use among youth and adults. Published by Hartford Communities That Care® Prevention Planning Project Hartford Communities That Care® Prevention Planning Project
; Publication Date: April 12, 2004
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/wsd_041204.asp
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The Spring Newsletter from the Hartford Community Court includes a description of Community Service at the Circus Fire memorial, a Department of Labor Work Orientation program and more. (PDF document, 16 pages) Published by State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch
; Publication Date: June 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Crime/12CommCourt_SummerNews.pdf
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Alphabetical listing of community organizations with links; maintained by the Hartford Public Library. Published by Hartford Public Library Hartford Public Library
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/htfd_cmty_listing.asp
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A Powerpoint presentation which summarizes the findings of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), in conjunction with MetroHartford Alliance and the City of Hartford, focusing on the development of Asylum Hill, Downtown, and Northeast neighborhoods. (Powerpoint presentation, 60 slides) Published by MetroHartford Alliance MetroHartford Alliance
; Publication Date: September 23, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/Hartford.ppt
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In this Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel Report, the ULI makes recommendations for developing Hartford. Among other suggestions is the development of the northern gateway to downtown Hartford as a linear park. (PDF document, 43 pages) Published by Urban Land Institute Urban Land Institute
; Publication Date: September 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/ULI07.pdf
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Hartford has only one full-service supermarket. This page collects information about food access in Hartford including information that may lead to the development of a second supermarket. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: March 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/food_access.asp
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) recently completed an evaluation of the I-84 viaduct in Hartford. ConnDOT recognizes there is a need to begin the planning and community involvement process for the longer-term reconstruction or replacement of the Viaduct. The City of Hartford, working through a committee of stakeholders entitled the HUB of Hartford, and CRCOG have agreed to undertake the initial phase of this process. CRCOG is managing this phase of the Viaduct planning process on behalf of the City and has created this website. Published by Capitol Region Council of Governments Capitol Region Council of Governments
; Publication Date: November 10, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Transportation/wsd_111009.asp
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The neighborhoods in which children live influence their ability to learn, thrive and succeed in the future. In 2009, a needs assessment was conducted to identify neighborhoods with high risk factors for children, such as high poverty rates and low graduation rates from high school, but also community assets that can foster child development. In this report, we provide updated information for Hartford neighborhoods for 2012, and make comparisons to the 2009 data. (PDF document, 30 pages) Published by Hartford Public Schools Hartford Public Schools
; Publication Date: May 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/Hartford-Neighborhood-Assessment.pdf
Related Link(s):
University of Connecticut
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The website of the Hartford Preservation Alliance (HPA) which is a professionally-operated, volunteer-assisted non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of the unique architectural heritage and neighborhood character of Hartford, Connecticut. Published by Hartford Preservation Alliance Hartford Preservation Alliance
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Link: /Issues/wsd/History/htfd_preservation.asp
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The maps and drawings which accompanied the Hartford Traffic Calming Master Plan. The plan presents ideas and concepts for a variety of traffic calming and traffic management strategies developed through community meetings. The aim is to improve safety, access, mobility, quality of life and livability. Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: July 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/transportation/wsd_102306.asp
Related Link(s):
Urban Engineers
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This web site provides information on a broad range of environmental topics that affect the quality of life in the City of Hartford. The goal of the site is to offer an educational opportunity for Hartford residents and to encourage community participation in urban environmental public policy. The site covers environmental issues that are of concern for Hartford residents, including lead poisoning, asthma, indoor air quality, outdoor air quality and open space. In English and Spanish. Published by Hartford Health Department Hartford Health Department
; Publication Date: 2004
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/wsd_2004.asp
Related Link(s):
EPA: Urban Environmental Program in New England
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Atlas of Minority and Low-Income Populations in the Capitol Region
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A video of the July 8, 2010 community program, HartfordInfo Today: Summer in the City, Quality of Life in the City, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: July 8, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_07_08_2010.asp
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The 1993 HOPE VI program targets some of the most beleaguered housing in this country with the goals of "improving the living environment for residents of severely distressed public housing" and "providing housing that will avoid or decrease the concentration of very poor families." The seven briefs below are based on Urban Institute research conducted in 2001 and again in 2003 and 2005, following HOPE VI residents at five sites to evaluate where they moved and how the program has affected their overall well-being. Hartford is the site of a major Hope VI project, Dutch Point, although it was not included among the five sites in this study. Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp
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This brief evaluates how successful the HOPE VI program has been in achieving its ambitious objectives. Residents who have moved to the private market or to mixed-income developments reported substantial improvements in the quality of their housing and are living in neighborhoods that are considerably lower poverty. In contrast, those who remained in traditional public housing—either their original development or a different one—experienced virtually no improvement in housing quality over time. Hartford is the site of a major Hope VI project, Dutch Point. (PDF document, 10 page) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp#Hope1
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This brief describes what happened to families who used a voucher to relocate from their original HOPE VI developments to the private housing market. The success of the HOPE VI program partly depends on the success of relocation
with a voucher. HOPE VI has made significant progress in reducing poverty concentrations among original residents who moved with vouchers. (PDF document, 12 pages) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp#Hope3
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A video of the March 25, 2010 community program, I-84 Viaduct Study, Public Workshop #2, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: March 25, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_03_25_2010.asp
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This profile of Connecticut’s immigrants is intended to help policymakers, state planners, and service
providers better understand the size, characteristics, and needs of the state’s immigrant population. Beyond the basic demographics of the foreign-born population, the report focuses on
immigrants in the labor force and health care access for different immigrant groups. (PDF file, 68 pages). Published by Democracy Works Democracy Works
; Publication Date: November 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/immigrants/ct_immigrants.pdf
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A video of the October 27, 2010 community program, Interstate 84 Viaduct Study Community Summit, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: October 27, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_10_27_2010.asp
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A newsletter documenting progress in the study of the I-84 Aetna Viaduct in Hartford by The Hub of Hartford Steering Committee. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by Capitol Region Council of Governments Capitol Region Council of Governments
; Publication Date: November 10, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Transportation/20091106ViaductNewsletter1.pdf
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A newsletter documenting progress in the study of the I-84 Aetna Viaduct in Hartford by The Hub of Hartford Steering Committee. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by Capitol Region Council of Governments Capitol Region Council of Governments
; Publication Date: March 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Transportation/wsd_031510.asp
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A presentation made at the first public workshop on the future of the Aetna viaduct, held on November 19, 2009. (PDf document, 69 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
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Link: /issues/wsd/transportation/viaduct_public_presentation_111909.pdf
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This report, based on research conducted over three years in 26 cities across the United States, was designed to find out what emotionally attaches people to a community. People consistently give higher ratings for elements that relate directly to their daily quality of life: an area’s physical beauty, opportunities for socializing, and a community’s openness to all people. The report showed that when people feel greater attachment, communities are more successful. (PDF document, 36 pages) Published by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
; Publication Date: 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/SoulofCommunity.pdf
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Listing of Resources on Landfill Solutions such as Plasma Torching and Vitrification. Prepared by Hartford Public Library Information, Reference & Research staff. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: April 2004
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Link: /issues/wsd/landfill/solutions.asp
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In this letter from Hartford City Councilman Matthew Ritter to Hartford 2000, he expresses his views on the process for allocating funds from the City's Civic and Cultural Affairs. Published by Hartford Councilman Matthew Ritter Hartford Councilman Matthew Ritter
; Publication Date: August 04, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/government/H2k_letter.pdf
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This profile provides general information about Liberians - their history, culture, language, and resettlement experiences. The profile is intended primarily for service providers who will be assisting the refugees in their new communities in the U.S. The number of Liberian refugees in Hartford is increasing. Published by The Center for Applied Linguistics The Center for Applied Linguistics
; Publication Date: 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/immigrants/liberians.pdf
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An assessment of the effectiveness of the Livable Sustainable Neighborhoods Initiative (LSNI) in Hartford. (PDF document, 10 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: August 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/government/LSNI_Assessment.pdf
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An revised version of the six month assessment of the effectiveness of the Livable Sustainable Neighborhoods Initiative (LSNI) in Hartford. (PDF document, 32 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: September 10, 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/LSNI_6_Month_Assessment.pdf
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This report finds that large segments of the US population live on incomes that fail to provide even basic economic security. (PDF document, 15 pages) Published by Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW)
; Publication Date: December 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/Living_Below_the_Line.pdf
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A video of the May 3, 2011 community program, Making a Difference: The Bullied Respond, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: May 3, 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_05_03_2011.asp
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The Urban Libraries Council commissioned this study to look at how public libraries contribute to the human dimension of economic development. In the process, researchers also uncovered more evidence of the important contributions public libraries make to strengthening places and community quality of life. This report indicates that public libraries, including the Hartford Public Library, today are deeply involved with people, technology, and quality of life. Nearly every one of these locally-funded organizations offers collections and programs that support early literacy, workforce readiness and small businesses. As such, they are an important and dynamic part of the community’s learning infrastructure which supports local economic development. (PDF document, 35 pages) Published by Urban Libraries Council Urban Libraries Council
; Publication Date: January 1, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/making_cities_stronger.pdf
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A video of the March 10, 2010 community program, Making the Count: Building Hartford Using the 2010 Census, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: March 10, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_03_10_2010.asp
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A map of the city of Hartford, showing the 2000 U.S. census tracts, neighborhoods and major streets. (PDF file, 1 page) Published by City of Harford, Department of Housing and Community Development City of Harford, Department of Housing and Community Development
; Publication Date: October 2002
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Link: /issues/wsd/people/census_tracts.pdf
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A map of the streets of Hartford, which includes a street index. (PDF file, 1 page, 1 MB) Published by City of Hartford, Development Services Department, Planning Division City of Hartford, Development Services Department, Planning Division
; Publication Date: 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/transportation/Hartford_street_map_2008.pdf
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The Reentry Mapping Network (RMN) is a partnership among community-based organizations and the Urban Institute designed to create community change through the mapping and analysis of neighborhood-level data related to prisoner reentry. RMN partners collect and analyze local data related to incarceration, reentry, and community well-being; develop policy options based on the findings; and document their accomplishments and lessons learned. This guidebook provides information on how to understand and address prisoner reentry at the community level through mapping and analysis. It describes the concepts and methods underlying the RMN so that other jurisdictions can learn from these experiences in the interests of crafting more effective and successful reentry strategies. (PDF file, 116 pages). Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/PrisonerRe-entry/Mapping_Prisoner_Reentry.pdf
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This page shows a collection of maps of Hartford - street maps with index, Hartford neighorhoods, Hartford zip codes, and more. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: September 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Transportation/wsd_maps_wrapper.asp
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The Metropolitan District Commission presentation to the Hartford City Council concerning the plans for the Clean Water Project which will separate the rainwater discharge from the sewer system to prevent overflows and pollution. Published by The Metropolitan District Commission The Metropolitan District Commission
; Publication Date: March 15, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/Region/mdc_presentation.asp
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This report aims to describe, statistically and anecdotally, and in narrative and graphic form, just how deep and wide the conditions of poverty are that existed in Connecticut in from 1990 to 2010. (PDF document, 52 pages) Published by Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis
; Publication Date: January 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/Region/CT_Poverty_Report.pdf
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In this brief, the well-being of the youngest and most vulnerable HOPE VI residents - the children - is examined. The report explores the potential benefits and challenges of relocation in the areas of behavior, health, and school engagement for children in families with different relocation experiences, including voucher holders, movers to other public housing, and those who remained in the original development. Hartford is the site of a major Hope VI project, Dutch Point. (PDF document, 10 pages) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp#Hope4
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Listing of local city and neighborhood level resources related to landfill issues in Hartford. Prepared by Hartford Public Library Information, Reference & Research staff. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: April 2004
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Link: /issues/documents/landfill/default.asp
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This website presents information about drug and gang activity state by state, including Connecticut. Published by National Drug Intelligence Center National Drug Intelligence Center
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Link: /issues/wsd/crime/wsd_102209.asp
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Differences between Neighborhood and NRZ boundaries are explained, including which census tracts and portions of census tracts are included in each neighborhood and NRZ based on City boundaries or NRZ boundaries. Maps of census tracts and blocks are shown for neighborhoods and some NRZs. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: 2004
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Link: /Snapshots/Neighborhoods_NRZs_Notes.asp
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Hartford 2000, working with other groups and organizations, has developed the Neighborhood Standards as a tool to help improve the quality of life in Hartford. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by Hartford 2000 Hartford 2000
; Publication Date: December 3, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/wsd_120309.asp
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One of the most powerful findings of this research has been the striking mobility gap between blacks and whites in America. This report explores one potentially important factor behind the black-white mobility gap: the impact of neighborhood poverty rates experienced during childhood. (PDF document, 44 pages) Published by Pew Economic Mobility Project Pew Economic Mobility Project
; Publication Date: July 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/pew_neighborhoods.pdf
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The website of The Neighborhoods of Hartford Inc. which administers the Hartford Rising Star and Hartford Pride Block Program that was initiated by Mayor Eddie A. Perez as a result of his Homeownership Task Force. Five clusters of Rising Star Blocks, as well as twelve Pride Blocks, have been designated within communities in Hartford. These areas receive special incentives, neighborhood specific interventions and technical assistance. Published by The Neighborhoods of Hartford, Inc. The Neighborhoods of Hartford, Inc.
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/wsd_101606.asp
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The Urban Institute has published The New Neighbors, a guidebook to federal and local administrative data about immigration. This guidebook was designed by Urban Institute researchers, in consultation with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, to help policy makers, program implementers, and advocates use U.S. Census and other data sources to identify immigrant populations in their communities--their characteristics, their contributions, and their needs. The guidebook discusses national trends in immigration and addresses public policy questions that can be analyzed using these data. It provides users with advice on how to identify immigrants in the data and cautions them on data limitations. The guidebook also includes an analysis of the immigrant population in Providence, Rhode Island, by way of example. Download this PDF document (2.5 mb) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: August 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/people/the_new_neighbors.pdf
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Annie E. Casey Foundation: Making Connections
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In early 2006, Mayor Eddie A. Perez launched an initiative to improve portions of the North Frog Hollow neighborhoods by fostering public involvement in neighborhood planning efforts. This effort has been called the Neighborhood Improvement Area Program. The Mayor designated a 13-block area bordered by Capitol Avenue, Broad Street, Park Street, and Park Terrace as Frog Hollow’s Target Area for the Neighborhood Improvement Area Program. The aim of this report is to present the findings of the neighborhood dialogue and to outline action steps that will improve the quality of life in the North Frog Hollow Target Area. (PDF document, 24 pages) Published by Office of the Mayor, City of Hartford Office of the Mayor, City of Hartford
; Publication Date: January 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/target_area_report_north_frog_hollow.pdf
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Proposed future plans for construction and revitalization projects of schools, housing, economic development, parks, libraries and more in North Hartford. (PDF document, 35 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Department of Development Services City of Hartford, Department of Development Services
; Publication Date: July 27, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/Future_Projects_North_Hartford.pdf
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View the Strategic Plans for the 14 NRZs (Neighborhood Revitalization Zones) of Hartford.
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/nrz_strategic_plans.asp
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Hartford2000
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View the updated Strategic Plans for the 14 NRZs (Neighborhood Revitalization Zones) of Hartford.
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/nrz_strategic_plans_2010.asp
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Hartford2000
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An application for official recognition of the steering committee and strategic plan for the implementation of the Hartford Weed and Seed Program. (PDF document, 28 pages) Published by Hartford Police Department Hartford Police Department
; Publication Date: October 29, 2004
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Link: /issues/wsd/crime/Hartford_Weed_OR_2005.pdf
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A Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) is a guideline for asking the right questions, identifying challenges, determining resolutions and implementing strategies. These documents explains the planning process and the implementation of Hartford's POCD. These drafts are for discussion only and are subject to public participation process. Published by City of Hartford Department of Development Services Planning Division City of Hartford Department of Development Services Planning Division
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/wsd_OCOP.asp
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One City One Plan
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The Home Energy Affordability Gap report addresses the increasing energy affordability gap facing low-income households in Connecticut. Published by Warm Thy Neighbor: Operation Fuel Warm Thy Neighbor: Operation Fuel
; Publication Date: September 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_09_2006_a.asp
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A grant-funded effort is underway to apply for national register status so the area of Oxford, Whitney and Fern Streets in the West End of Hartford would become an historic district. This document is the nomination form filed with the US Department of the Interior. (PDF document, 76 pages) Published by West End Civic Association West End Civic Association
; Publication Date: May 5, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/history/oxford-whitney_national_register_nomination.pdf
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The Park Street Streetscape project is part of a citywide streetscape initiative to improve the quality of Hartford's neighborhoods by making the streets more pedestrian friendly. This document presents a summary and clickable map of the project plan. Published by Milone & MacBroom, Inc., Cheshire, CT. Milone & MacBroom, Inc., Cheshire, CT.
; Publication Date: May 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/Parkville_streetscape.asp
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Parkville Streetscape Project Map
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This document is the 2008 Strategic Plan for the Parkvill Revitalization Association, which serves as the Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) for the neighborhood. (PDF Document, 46 pages) Published by Parkville Revitalization Assoiation Parkville Revitalization Assoiation
; Publication Date: October 9, 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/Parkville_Plan_10-09-08.pdf
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These drawings show the proposed development of Plaza Mayor, on the corner of Main St and Park St. The plans include 30,000 square feet for retail, 10,000 square feet for a banquet hall, and about 35-45 residential units that will equal about 60,000 square feet of living space. There will also be a public plaza in the center for community gatherings. These plans were presented by the developer, Plaza Mayor, LLC, at public meetings in September and October 2006. Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: October 11, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/plaza_mayor.asp
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Developed through a series of public meetings, user surveys and historic research, the Pope Park Master Plan describes the history of the park and current plans for improving the park – including lighting, roadways, and playing fields. (PDF document, 58 pages) Published by Friends of Pope Park Master Plan Committee Friends of Pope Park Master Plan Committee
; Publication Date: 2001
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/pparkmasterplan.pdf
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Contains information on history, master plan, the Friends of Pope Park and a Calendar of Events. Published by Pope Hartford Designated Fund and the Friends of Pope Park Pope Hartford Designated Fund and the Friends of Pope Park
; Publication Date: February 2005
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Environment/wsd_02_2005.asp
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The results of a public opinion poll taken in March for the City of Hartford about attitudes toward various municipal services from 2007, 2008 and 2009. In 2008, an analysis with charts and description, and a detailed description of the data based on responses to the survey questions. Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: April 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/government/wsd_0408.asp
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A report which fulfills the recommendations of the Keeping Hartford Clean report of the Quality of Life Working Committee of the Hartford City Council. It includes statistics on the Anit-Graffiti Program of the Hartford Business Improvement District (HBID), citizen requests for city services received through the 311 system, activities of the Hartford Department of Health and Human Services, and crime by neighborhood, abandoned vehicles removed, and noise complaints as reported by the Hartford Police Department Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: September 30, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/wsd_070107.asp
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A recent study shows that the number of young black men and teenagers who either killed or were killed in shootings has risen at an alarming rate since 2000. The study by criminologists at Northeastern University in Boston, comes as FBI data is showing that murders have leveled off nationwide. Not so for black teens, the youngest of whom saw dramatic increases in shooting deaths, the Northeastern report concluded. (PDF document, 25 pages) Published by James Alan Fox, Ph.D. James Alan Fox, Ph.D.
; Publication Date: December 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/Youth_Homicides.pdf
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Albany Avenue / Woodland Street Redevelopment Project Plan outlines the steps to revitalize a critical intersection along a major corridor in Hartford. The resulting Town Center will house retail and service businesses, restaurants and shops, providing business opportunities in the Upper Albany neighborhood. (PDF file, 21 pages). Published by Hartford Redevelopment Agency Hartford Redevelopment Agency
; Publication Date: October 13, 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/AlbanyAveWoodlandSt.pdf
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This document reports the results of two empirical studies on the relationships between zoning, the built environment, and crime. A study of the effect of zoning on crime in Los Angeles using 205 blocks selected in eight different relatively high crime neighborhoods that have similar demographic characteristics but different forms of zoned land use. We find that mixed commercial- and residential-zoned areas are associated with lower crime than are commercial-only zoned areas. The results suggest that mixing residential-only zoning into commercial blocks may be a promising means of reducing crime. (PDF document, 58 pages) Published by University of Pennsylvania Law Review University of Pennsylvania Law Review
; Publication Date: March 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/AndersonMacdonaldBluthenthalAshwood161U.Pa.L.Rev.699(2013).pdf
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A report from the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice Administrative Policies and Procedures on the death of Jashon Bryant and the wounding of Brandon Henry. Published by Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice
; Publication Date: May 15, 2006
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Crime/wsd_051506.asp
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Respect Yourself, Hartford, a grassroots anti-litter effort, believes that only a holistic effort led by engaged citizens can solve the problem. Understanding resident’s attitudes towards litter, is the first step in convincing residents that litter is their problem and that they need to take responsibility. The Urban League of Greater Hartford conducted a litter attitude survey for Respect Yourself, Hartford this summer. (PDF document 2 pages) Published by Urban League of Greater Hartford Urban League of Greater Hartford
; Publication Date: August 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/RYH_Litter_Survey_UL_Summer_2010.pdf
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An analysis of the changing geographic distribution of low-income workers and their families, measured by receipt of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit in tax years 1999 and 2005, nationwide and in 58 major metropolitan areas across the country reveals that the number of tax filers nationwide living in areas with high rates of working poverty increased by 40 percent. (PDF document, 28 pages) Published by The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution
; Publication Date: August 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/concentrated_poverty.pdf
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This fact sheet is a brief summary of a translation paper on smart growth, part of a series produced by the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. Published by CenterEdge Project CenterEdge Project
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/SmartGrowthandSeniorCitizens.pdf
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This web page shows maps of blighted properties in the south end of Hartford. It is a result of a collaboration between Hartford Areas Rally Together (HART), faculty and students at Trinity College, and the Trinfo.Cafe. Currently, HART is working with city officials from the Mayor's Office, Department of Development Services, and Licenses & Inspections to enforce the new blight ordinance, which enforces fines on landlords who fail to properly maintain their property. While detracting from the aesthetic value of Hartford, blighted and abandoned buildings also decrease property values, lure drug dealers and crime, and leave the city without crucial tax income. The purpose of these maps is to link blighted buildings in the south end of Hartford directly to their owners. There are four maps of the four neighborhoods in the south end Hartford: Frog Hollow, Barry Square, Behind the Rocks and South End. Published by Hartford Area Rallys Together Hartford Area Rallys Together
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/HART_problem_properties.asp
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Sowing Prosperity: Low-Income Working Families and Connecticut’s Economic Future presents information about low-income workers, highlights the successful policies that are already in place to help them, and describes how we can complete the work that needs to be done. (PDF file, 62 pages). Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS) Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS)
; Publication Date: December 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/sowingprosperity.pdf
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Mayor Eddie Perez addresses the City Council, reviewing progress of efforts in five areas: neighborhood and economic development, workforce development, education, homeownership, and community policing. Published by Office of the Mayor Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: March 8, 2004
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Link: /issues/wsd/government/stateofthecity04rev.pdf
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Mayor Eddie Perez addresses the City Council, reviewing progress and outlining plans for the coming year, in areas that include education, employment, housing, the digital divide, 3-1-1 and more. Published by Office of the Mayor Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: March 14, 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/government/state_of_city_05.htm
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Mayor Pedro Segarra addresses the City Council, reviewing progress of efforts to develop the City's neighborhoods, safeguard the well-being of residents, create jobs and improve education, and expand local businesses. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by Office of the Mayor, City of Hartford Office of the Mayor, City of Hartford
; Publication Date: March 12, 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/State_of_the_city_2012.pdf
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In this statement, State Representative Kelvin Roldan and Senator John Fonfara express their opposition to a proposal for a new waste transfer facility on Murphy Road. Published by Connecticut Representative Kelvin Roldan Connecticut Representative Kelvin Roldan
; Publication Date: April 20, 2009
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Link: /issues/documents/neighborhoods/RoldanWasteTransferStatement.pdf
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This draft document, issued in July, 2004, is a consultant's report on neighborhood organizing in Hartford. The draft report includes information on the Comprehensive Communities Partnership (CCP), Problem Solving Committees (PSCs), Neighborhood Revitalization Zones (NRZs), Hartford 2000, and other topics related to community organizing in Hartford. The report was commissioned by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. (PDF Document - 111 Pages) The draft was revised in September of 2004. See Related Link. Published by Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
; Publication Date: July 2004
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/CO_HFPG.pdf
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This report is a revised version of the earlier report (dated July 12, 2004 - see Related Link), based in part on comments received by various stakeholders. This version of the report has been edited for length, with several sections moved to supplemental appendices.
The report includes information on the Comprehensive Communities Partnership (CCP), Problem Solving Committees (PSCs), Neighborhood Revitalization Zones (NRZs), Hartford 2000, and other topics related to community organizing in Hartford. The report was commissioned by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. (PDF Document - 26 Pages) Published by Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
; Publication Date: September 2004
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Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/CO_HFPG_Revised_0904.pdf
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A summary of the discussion at the first public workshop on the future of the Aetna viaduct, held on November 19, 2009. (PDF document, 9 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
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Link: /issues/wsd/transportation/Summary_I84_Wrkshop1.pdf
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A presentation by Hartford Chief of Police, Daryl K. Roberts at the community program, HartfordInfo Today: Summer in the City (PDF document, 23 pages) Published by Hartford Police Department Hartford Police Department
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Link: /issues/wsd/crime/QofLPanel_7_8_10.pdf
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On Monday, September 21, 2009, Roseanne Haggerty, Executive Director of Common Ground made the following PowerPoint presentation to Hartford's North East NRZ. Common Ground is an organization based in New York City which renovates neglected buildings into mixed use spaces, often including affordable housing, green buildings, and neighborhood gathering areas. Common Ground was called to Hartford to examine the Swift Factory on Love Lane and Garden Street, and to brainstorm possible future uses for the building. (PDF document, 20 pages) Published by Common Ground Common Ground
; Publication Date: September 21, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/wsd_swift_building.asp
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A video recording of the November 1, 2005 community program, Tenants & Landlords: Can't We All Just Get Along?, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: November 1, 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_11_01_2005.asp
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This report presents ideas and concepts for a variety of traffic calming and traffic management strategies developed through community meetings. The aim is to improve safety, access, mobility, quality of life and livability. Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: July 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/transportation/wsd_102306.asp
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This report describes how Connecticut's current vision that all children enter kindergarten ready for school success, and the related new investments in early care and education, are being more than offset by insufficient funding, and in some cases funding cuts for related programs -- specifically for State Funded Centers, School Readiness and Care4Kids. Cuts in funding to the Care4Kids program (reduced by nearly 40% from FY02 to FY05) coupled with unequal payment rates across state agencies for similar services ($5,500 from DSS as compared to $7,500 from SDE per child) and no cost of living increases for State Funded Centers have actually driven programs into deficit, requiring them to borrow money just to make payroll. (PDF file, 18 pages). Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: December 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/Erosion_Childcare_Funding.pdf
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The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., announced in this press release from December 2007 that it intends to purchase the property of 140 Garden Street and parcels of Fraser Place in Hartford. The 16 acres of property are adjacent to The Hartford's current headquarters on Asylum Avenue. The property purchase will expand the company's footprint in the Asylum Hill neighborhood. The Hartford does not plan to use all of the property for its own purposes: the company announced that it will donate a parcel of the land for a potential future new home for the Pathways to Technology Magnet School. Due to the current state of the existing building on the Garden Street property and the view of architects and engineers that it is unusable for The Hartford as office space, the company plans to file for a demolition permit with the City of Hartford. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
; Publication Date: December 31, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/Garden_St_PR.pdf
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A new website: thecleanwaterproject.com, provided by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC), designed to provide up-to-date information on all aspects of the Clean Water Project. The website will help MDC customers in the eight district towns get information on all aspects of this initiative, a more than $1 billion project that will improve the area’s water quality and help protect residents’ health and safety. The website offers a useful town by town directory of activities, construction-related traffic advisories, the historic conditions that led to the development of the Clean Water Project, as well as detailed information on the multitude of projects that will comprise this undertaking. Published by Metropolitan District Commission Metropolitan District Commission
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Region/mdc_clean_water_project.asp
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This booklet is a basic introduction to the people, history, and cultures of the Somali Bantu. It is designed primarily for service providers and others assisting Somali Bantu refugees in their new communities in the United States. The number of Somali Bantu refugees in Hartford is increasing. Published by The Center for Applied Linguistics The Center for Applied Linguistics
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/immigrants/somali_bantu.pdf
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The description of a tour of the Sheldon-Charter Oak neighborhood developed for one of the Neighborhood Teams of the Hartford Public Library. The document includes photographs, a map, and discussion of the key architectural features of the neighborhood. The tour was developed/written by Lynn Ferrari, neighborhood resident and president of the Hartford Preservation Alliance. (PDF document, 10 pages) Published by Lynn Ferrari Lynn Ferrari
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/Sheldon_Charter Oak Tour_2007.pdf
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This report uses the data to analyze patterns and trends in the relationship between renter incomes and rents at the state, county and city level. It finds that in 2003 renter incomes are not keeping up with housing costs throughout much of the country, forcing an even greater share of renter households into unaffordable housing. These data confirm that affordability was a significant problem among renters in 2003 and that it is worsening. The report is based on the findings of National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) analysis of the American Community Survey (ACS) supplementary survey. The ACS is a new comprehensive survey of Americans being launched by the U.S. Census Bureau to provide national and local housing and income data on an annual basis. (PDF Document; 36 pages) Published by National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)
; Publication Date: November 2004
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_11_2004.asp
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American Community Survey
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A newsletter from the Upper Albany - Clay Arsenal (UCAC) Weed and Seed program, spotlighting safe communities programs for Hartford youth. Published by Hartford Police Department Hartford Police Department
; Publication Date: January 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/Crime/Weed and Seed Newsletter Jan 08.pdf
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The 2008 annual advertising supplement to the Hartford Courant, put together by Upper Albany Main Street (UAMS), which spotlights the growth and success of a variety of development projects and neighborhood businesses in Upper Albany. (PDF file, 5 pages, 5.5 MB) Published by The Hartford Courant The Hartford Courant
; Publication Date: April 30, 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/UpperAlbany_HtfdCourant_Insert_2008.pdf
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This report is a reflection of the ideas and hard work of a range of experts — practitioners, political leaders, and scholars — who have dedicated their time and energy to making older small cities better places to live. (PDF document, 56 pages) Published by Policy Link Policy Link
; Publication Date: 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/Voices_from_Forgotten_Cities.pdf
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MIT School of Architecture and Planning
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This monthly report from the Weed and Seed Project provides statistics about crime in the Weed and Seed focus area (parts of Upper Albany and Clay Arsenal neighborhoods) of Hartford during December 2006, and for the 2006 calendar year. (PDF file, 4 pages) Published by Hartford Police Department Hartford Police Department
; Publication Date: January 16, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/crime/WS_Dec_06.pdf
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A narrative from the successful 2005 grant application which secured a Weed and Seed grant from the federal government. (PDF document, 24 pages) Published by Hartford Police Department Hartford Police Department
; Publication Date: 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/crime/Hartford_WS_Narrative_2005.pdf
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A description of survey and focus group participants’ financial status, including information on employment, taxes, renting/owning home, banking, savings/debt, and credit history, is presented. (PDF file, 27 pages) Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: September 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/financialservices.pdf
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