Tag Archives: PolicyMap

Nominate PolicyMap for Crunchies 2011

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Kavita Vijayan

Please help us nominate PolicyMap to become a Crunchies 2011 finalist under the Biggest Social Impact category. You can nominate PolicyMap at : http://is.gd/6w80va Please nominate PolicyMap everyday and ask all your social networks to do the same. Nominations close … Continue reading →

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New Widget Layout!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Phil Vu

We have released a new layout option to the widgets! The new layout moves the Add Data Layer and Add Sites menu into the search area above the map, giving more area for the interactive map. The new design was … Continue reading →

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Flooding in the Northeast

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Bernie Langer

As you may have heard, the Northeastern United States is currently underwater. Hopefully you are safely on high ground, but if you are worried about flooding affecting your property, it may be important to know whether you are in a … Continue reading →

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Did you know… (Using the Legend)

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Phil Vu

Welcome to our series on helpful tips for PolicyMap. With over 10,000 indicators of data and many features, we hope our series can help users better utilize PolicyMap. For a complete training, please join a free online session here: Click … Continue reading →

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Census 2010 Data on Census 2000 Maps; How We Do It

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Elizabeth Nash

You may have noticed that, in your neighborhood on PolicyMap, the Census 2010 data show a few (or more than a few) block groups and Census tracts as grey and having “Insufficient Data.” This isn’t because the Census missed these … Continue reading →

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August 2011 Updates, More of What You Need on PolicyMap!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Maggie McCullough

Check out our August 2011 updates on PolicyMap. //

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Did you know… (Add Sites Filters)

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Phil Vu

Welcome to our series on helpful tips for PolicyMap. With over 10,000 indicators of data and many features, we hope our series can help users better utilize PolicyMap. For a complete training, please join a free online session here: Click … Continue reading →

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Introducing Bill Schrecker, PolicyMap Intern

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Phil Vu

Bill has joined the PolicyMap team for a year-long internship while pursuing his Master’s in Social Work (MSW) at the University of Pennsylvania. His vocation to work with people who are homeless led him to California for six years of … Continue reading →

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Did you know… (The Reports Feature)

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Phil Vu

Welcome to our series on helpful tips for PolicyMap. With over 10,000 indicators of data and many features, we hope our series can help users better utilize PolicyMap. For a complete training, please join a free online session here: Click … Continue reading →

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How the Debt Ceiling Affects Your Neighborhood

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Bernie Langer

The big news recently has been the dispute in Washington about raising the debt ceiling. The debate has centered around two issues: how much to cut entitlement spending, and how much to raise taxes. Depending where you are, either of … Continue reading →

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