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WHAT WE DO Mapping of Metropolitan Regions MARC maps the evolving patterns of fiscal inequality, social and racial separation, job creation, crime, public health, transportation, housing affordability, and regional growth, among other indicators. In so doing, MARC makes use of city, school district, county, state, federal and a variety of private databases. MARC's analysis has revealed the emergence of different types of central cities and several distinct categories of suburbs, each of which face very different futures. MARC's maps are often at the center of regional decision-making. Mapping of Local Communities For local governments, community development corporations and others interested in the needs of cities, MARC provides maps at a more detailed level of geography, including neighborhoods, tracts, blocks, parcels, and commercial locations. For example, MARC can create a GIS database of property and tax information, crime statistics, commercial development, social service locations, and land use. Once the GIS is developed, MARC works with the client to provide easy access to the maps and database from the Internet. Data Analysis MARC's team of researchers with backgrounds and expertise in planning, public policy, and municipal finance provide professional analysis of the data and maps. MARC's study of local fiscal capacity, social changes, and development patterns examines the effect of socioeconomic trends on the quality of life for the region. MARC also recommends areas of policy reform to help address the concerns identified through the data analysis and mapping process. Full-Color Reports MARC creates reports in an attractive booklet format complete with photos, tables, and MARC's GIS maps. Engaging and readable, these reports initiate dialogue, raise awareness about issues of socioeconomic disparity and sprawl, and build support for policy change. The booklets can be inexpensively produced in bulk, making them dynamic tools for public education and outreach. HOW TO INITIATE A PROJECT MARC studies are often produced in collaboration with local organizations seeking reforms in land-use planning, affordable housing or local tax policies, state and regional revenue sharing and regional decision-making. All over the country, MARC’s partners have been successful in using our data, maps and analysis to build support for a variety of policy reforms. MARC creates reports in an attractive booklet format complete with color photos and maps. Engaging and readable, these reports initiate dialogue, raise awareness about issues of socioeconomic disparity and sprawl and build support for policy change. The booklets can be powerful for public education and outreach. MARC can work with you to build a project best suited for your needs. Whether you represent a nonprofit organization, a foundation or a local or regional government entity, our project development team can help you plan and implement a project that complements the goals of your organization. Our development staff can put together a proposal for your project, then modify it according to your specifications. Our staff are also on hand to assist you in identifying potential funders, writing grant proposals and offering assistance throughout the process. We have worked with large and small organizations and can customize a mapping and analysis project that will focus on your organization’s mission. How to Initiate a Project: Step 1: Contact the project development staff at (612) 379-3926 Step 2: Our staff will write a proposal for your project Step 3: Work with our staff to agree on project specifications Step 4: Locate potential funders Step 5: Raise funds, through grants from foundations, charitable organizations or government entities Step 6: Once project has been fully funded, MARC will determine when mapping and analysis will begin, according to current project schedule. |
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