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Neighborhood Data for Social Change

The Neighborhood Data for Social Change (NDSC) platform is a project of the USC Price Center for Social Innovation. NDSC is a free, publicly available online data resource that provides reliable, aggregated data at the city, neighborhood, and census tract level. NDSC pairs raw data across approximately 150 indicators with narrative-based explanations and visualization tools such as data analysis and digital mapping, enabling stakeholders to make data- informed decisions to improve the quality of life for Los Angeles County residents. NDSC will publish an ongoing series of data stories that incorporate maps, data visualizations, photos, and rich narrative to highlight trends, opportunities, and challenges facing communities in the L.A. region.

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Homelessness Downtown Los Angeles
In 2018, Los Angeles County saw its first decrease in homelessness in almost 5 years, only to see it rise again in 2019 to nearly 59,000 people
North Shore
North Shore is named because of its location along the northeast shore of the Salton Sea and home to just over 3,000 people.
Desert Hot Springs
Desert Hot Springs was officially incorporated as a city in 1963 and draws tourists to its numerous hot springs and is known as a wellness destination.
710 Freeway
A closer look at the I-710 Corridor reveals how historical, environmental, and socioeconomic factors interact to explain why the region is a environmental justice hot spot.
Cathedral City - Noe Montes
Located in the Coachella Valley to the east of Palm Springs, Cathedral City is a thriving cultural center and home to a growing number of festivals including Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Taste of Jalisco.
2020 Census - SELA Collaborative
The California Department of Finance projects that the L.A. County will grow by half a million people in the next decade — an accurate count of all current residents will be especially important to obtain the federal resources needed to keep up with population.
Women and Aging
Given the unique challenges faced by aging women, the concept of Healthy Aging has emerged as a public health goal for older adults.
Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage has a population of 17,975, making it the smallest city in Coachella Valley.
Indio - Mural
Today, Indio is home to more than 85,000 people and is the largest and fastest growing city in the Coachella Valley.
A teacher wearing glasses and a red blouse points to a book on a desk, surrounded by schoolchildren with a white board in the background
The income-based achievement gap is twice the size of the racial achievement gap and has increased exponentially in recent decades.
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Mecca is an unincorporated community in the southeast corner of the Coachella Valley in Riverside County.
Coachella Housing
Like California as a whole, the Coachella Valley is faced with a serious housing crisis and an urgent demand for more affordable housing.
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