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Item Annexation in Indiana: Issues and Options(IUPUI (Campus). Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, 1998) Lindsey, Greg; Palmer, JamieIn 1997, the Indiana General Assembly directed the Indiana Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to conduct a study of annexation in Indiana. This report is a result of that study.Item First Year Evaluation of Riverboat Licensee for East Chicago, Indiana: Showboat Mardi Gras Casino Partnership(IUPUI (Campus). Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, 1998-08)An assessment of Showboat Mardi Gras Casino in East Chicago, Indiana for the license process of the Indiana Gaming Commission.Item Central Indiana Growing Faster than Rest of State(IUPUI (Campus). Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, 2001) Payton, SethA report of the Census 2000 population data and comparison by county with the 1980 and 1990 dataItem Arts and Cultural Facilities Draw Central Indiana Residents(IUPUI (Campus). Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, 2001) Sapp, Dona; Burow, SueDuring the summer of 2000, the Center surveyed 6,400 people from Central Indiana households regarding perceptions of quality of life indicators such as the economy, the environment, public safety issues, and accessibility to recreational and cultural amenities. This issue brief summarizes how survey respondents view arts and cultural amenities in their communities and throughout the Central Indiana region. (For more information on survey methodology, refer to Central Indiana Household Survey 2000: An Overview available from the Center.Item Central Indiana Residents Value Outdoor Water Recreational Opportunities(IUPUI (Campus). Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, 2001) Sapp, Dona; Burow, SueThis report summarizes how survey respondents view outdoor water recreation areas both in their communities and throughout the Central Indiana region. More specifically, this report identifies the rivers, streams, and lakes most frequently visited by survey respondents for the purposes of fishing, boating, swimming, and other recreational activities. (For information on survey methodology refer to Central Indiana Household Survey 2000: An Overview, available from the Center).Item Trends and Patterns of Transportation: Infrastructure Investment in Central Indiana(IUPUI (Campus). Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, 2001) Man, JoyceAn analysis of infrastructure issuesItem Perceptions of Public Safety in Central Indiana(IUPUI (Campus). Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, 2001) Quinet, Kenna; Bird, AngelinaA comparison and analysis of Central Indiana and its Metropolitan Statistical Areas pertaining to questions of public safety issues and crime, based on the Central Indiana Household surveyItem Community Participation and Perceptions in Central Indiana: How Do We Compare?(IUPUI (Campus). Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, 2001) Littlepage, LauraComparison of the Central Indiana Household Survey to a national study that included Indiana (Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey) on patterns of volunteering, perceived impact on community, and community ratings as a place to live.Item Reintegration and Aftercare of Ex-Offenders in Central Indiana(IUPUI (Campus). Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, 2001) Barton, William; Jarjoura, Roger; Baker, Lori; Fronczek, AdamNational and state trends show that there are rising prison populations, which result in increasing number of ex-offenders returning to society. How do we break the cycle of recidivism and successfully reintegrate ex-offenders—both adult and juvenile—into society? In Central Indiana, the Safety and Violence Impact Council of the United Way of Central Indiana conducted a preliminary assessment of adult offender reintegration needs in an eight-county area in Central Indiana to inform efforts to improve the chances for successful community reintegration of persons returning from prison. The Aftercare by IUPUI through Mentoring (AIM) Program addresses reintegration needs of juveniles. This issue brief summarizes some of the results needs assessment and policy implications of the AIM Program.Item Spaces of Innovation: Patent Activity in Indiana Metropolitan Areas, 1990-98(IUPUI (Campus). Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, 2001) Worgan, Amy; Nunn, SamuelHow do Indiana's Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) compare to other MSAs in the country when examining numbers and rates of patent productivity? What is the nature of patent activities in Indiana MSAs? In this report, Indiana MSAs are compared to other selected MSAs in the United States in terms of total numbers of patents, rates of change in patent issuance, rates of patents per 10,000 MSA employees, and types of patent activity. In addition, the production of patents in the drug, pharmaceutical, and medical systems category in the Indianapolis MSA is compared to that of San Diego, San Francisco, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.