Access to timely, public information is essential for communities seeking to understand and respond to complex social challenges. That's why City Rising is proud to announce the launch of the new Indianapolis / Marion County Eviction Data Dashboard, developed in partnership with the Indy Housing Project and Anymouse.
The dashboard provides near real-time information about eviction filings across Marion County, offering residents, advocates, researchers, service providers, journalists, and policymakers a new tool for understanding housing instability in Indianapolis. Drawing from publicly available court records, the dashboard updates multiple times each week and allows users to explore eviction trends by neighborhood, ZIP code, census tract, and court, while also providing historical comparisons and downloadable datasets.
This August, the City Rising Social Impact Learning Series continues with two free public conversations exploring how communities can develop more equitable systems, more democratic approaches to resourcing, and more accessible public information tools. Each session brings together practitioners, researchers, and innovators who are actively building alternatives to conventional approaches to social impact.
Whether you work in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, community organizing, public policy, research, or simply care about creating stronger communities, we invite you to join us for these free online learning conversations.
City Rising is seeking a Poetic Inquiry Data Artist to assist with Beyond These Gates. The application deadline in July 10, 2026, Learn more about this residency and access the application here.
While the word data often brings to mind spreadsheets, dashboards, and reporting requirements, we believe the most important role of data is helping us better understand people, relationships, experiences, and systems. When used thoughtfully, data can help organizations move beyond assumptions, identify emerging needs, strengthen strategy, communicate impact, and make more informed decisions.
The Great Lakes Community Review Board has officially begun its first pilot protocol application review process, marking an important early step in advancing more community-led approaches to research ethics, accountability, and participation.
