SAVI Talks: Exploring Neighborhood Change in Central Indiana from 1980 to 2023

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Free and open to the public

Mark your calendars for SAVI Talks: Exploring Neighborhood Change in Central Indiana from 1980 to 2023 on Thursday, June 26 from 9 to 11 a.m.

This SAVI report identifies communities in Central Indiana that show signs of gentrification. Using a new Gentrification Index, it explores shifts in poverty and wealth in these communities over the past five decades from 1980-2023. A panel of experts will offer insights on the results from diverse perspectives, including those of policy advocates, human services professionals, and representatives from community-based organizations.

Presenters: Jay Colbert & Allyson Scott, The Polis Center

Moderator: Jill Sheridan, Managing Editor for Policy, WFYI

Panelists:
- Matt Nowlin, Dir. Of Data and Analytics, MIBOR
- Amy Nelson - Executive Director, Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana
- DeAmon Harges - Community Ambassador, Central Indiana Community Foundation
- Lydia CB Watson, MBA, Director of Safe & Affordable Housing, United Way of Central Indiana