Projects
Housing Savannah Affordable Housing Survey Facilitation
The Institute for Vibrant and Engaged Communities collaborated with Housing Savannah to develop an affordable housing needs assessment survey, which was then facilitated at the February 2024 Housing Savannah Summit. Following the summit, the institute continued its partnership by surveying subsequent focus groups hosted by Housing Savannah. This collaborative effort aimed to gather community informed data on affordable housing needs within the community to inform future housing policies and initiatives.
ALICE Data Walks
United Way and the Institute for Vibrant and Engaged Communities partnered to host three successful ALICE Data Walk events. These events aimed to engage community members in discussions about local challenges and inspire positive change. Participants were grouped and able to view the data at each station and discuss various aspects of the community such as Health, Affordable Housing, Affordable Childcare, Adult Literacy, 3rd Grade Reading, and ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). At the end, all participants came together to discuss what they learned and how they thought they could work together to improve the community. The data collected from these discussions at the data walk events aims to discover the community needs for the 10 United Waymini-grants.
Transparency and Accountability in Government: The Role of Trusted News Media Panel Discussion
The event featured an engaging discussion about the role of trusted news media in promoting transparency and accountability in local government. The panelists explored the importance of ensuring that citizens could access accurate information, which allowed them to be informed and engaged in local government decision-making. The audience asked questions and engaged with the panelists in a lively conversation. The event provided an insightful and interactive opportunity to delve into news media’s vital role in local governance.
GS4 Students Scholars Research Symposium
Graduate Assistants Edie and Ebow presented a poster at the GS4 Student Scholars Symposium with their initial findings from the Housing Savannah Affordable Housing Survey.
Last updated: 8/20/2024