The Rose Institute has conducted six extensive quality of life surveys across the Coachella Valley. The most recent survey, conducted in 2004, highlighted critical problems related to the Valley’s rapidly expanding population as well as unreliable electricity during periods of high demand. The survey also found that Valley residents strongly supported increased taxes to support… Continue Reading
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Voice of San Diego Demographic Analysis
The Rose Institute analyzed demographic changes in the city of San Diego and San Diego County from 1970 to 2010. Using California voter registration data as well as U.S. census data, the Institute was able to map the political impact of San Diego population shifts at the tract, neighborhood, and city council district levels. The… Continue Reading
Coachella Valley Development Project
The Rose Institute undertook an extensive project to chart construction and development across the Coachella Valley. We compiled and then digitally mapped he development status of over two hundred parcels to identify parcels as approved, complete, not yet submitted, pending, or under construction. This survey proved invaluable for construction companies, chambers of commerce, as well… Continue Reading
California Population Growth Map Viewer
The Rose Institute’s Population Growth Map Viewer is an interactive, online mapping application for studying demographic shifts in the state. The Rose Institute expects it to be a resource for reporters, analysts, and public officials as they respond to past population movements and plan for the future. Currently featuring a map of raw change in… Continue Reading
Redistricting in America
Redistricting in America is a comprehensive source for information about redistricting in all 50 states. The site features news and statistics about state redistricting processes as well as district by district analysis of demographics and politics across the nation. Redistricting in America offers very user-friendly navigation, including a flash map and interactive maps for each… Continue Reading
Glendale Election Vote Tracking
In a new joint project with the City of Glendale, the Rose Institute created and published an interactive map to allow voters to track ballots as they were transferred to the election headquarters and counted. On the ballot were spots on the City Council, the Board of Education and the Glendale Community College Board of… Continue Reading
State by State Redistricting Series
The Rose Institute began a series of state specific redistricting series on our blog in Fall 2009. Every series provided an in depth look at the politics and demographics of redistricting at the state level and also on a district by district level. The series has covered congressional redistricting in Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and Virginia.… Continue Reading
Voice of San Diego cites Rose Institute study
The Voice of San Diego published an article on April 26th, citing a Rose Institute study on San Diego County public services. Written by Vlad Kogan, the article is titled “County Fiscal Policies Squeeze San Diego’s Core Public Services.” It begins by referring to a series of studies which have recently “documented the abysmal levels… Continue Reading
Redistricting in America updated with 2010 census data
The Rose Institute is pleased to announce that Redistricting in America now includes the 2010 Census data for each congressional district. For every state that has more than one congressional district, up-to-date political and demographic information is now available for each district in that state. As always, Redistricting in America will continue to provide daily… Continue Reading
Redistricting in America updated with 2010 census data
The Rose Institute is pleased to announce that Redistricting in America now includes the 2010 Census data for each congressional district. For every state that has more than one congressional district, up-to-date political and demographic information is now available for each district in that state. As always, Redistricting in America will continue to provide daily… Continue Reading