Vital Signs reports accurate and reliable outcome indicators that “take the pulse” of Baltimore’s neighborhoods by measuring progress towards a strong, healthy, safe, and vibrant City.
Vital Signs is important for understanding and planning for the future of our city and its neighborhoods.
For more information on Vital Signs contact Matthew Kachura (410)837-6651 or MKachura [at] ubalt [dot] edu.
The Jacob France Institute (JFI) serves as a leading source of high quality statistical information and research covering the interaction of business, worker, and government investment decisions. Analysis of trends in the location and quality of employment along with continued education and training opportunities and outcomes are of particular importance in our current portfolio of research.
Recent JFI Publications
VIEW ALL- Vital Signs 10
BNIA
May 2012 - The Economic Activity Generated by the University of Maryland, Baltimore – FY 2011
Richard Clinch
February 2012 - The Economic Impact of the University of Maryland, Baltimore on The State of Maryland – FY 2011
Richard Clinch
February 2012 - Repeated and Combined Participation in Workforce, Education and Social Program Services: Preliminary Evidence from Maryland Administrative Data Sources
David Stevens & Ting Zhang
March 2012 - Integrated Data System Person Identification: Requirements and Methods
David Stevens & Ting Zhang
February 2012
In The News
VIEW ALL- Vital Signs 10 Marks a Decade of Gathering Key Data on Baltimore Neighborhoods
University of Baltimore
May 12, 2012 - Vital Signs 10
Maryland Morning
May 11, 2012 - Extensive research project reveals the vital signs of Baltimore’s neighborhoods
ABC 2 News
May 11, 2012 - Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Released
North Baltimore Patch
May 11, 2012 - Foreclosure crisis rippling out putting city neighborhoods on the offensive
ABC 2 News
November 3, 2011 - Baltimore’s most dangerous neighborhoods
ABC 2 News
February 16, 2011 - Study finds jump in children affected by foreclosure
ABC 2 News
February 7, 2011