(Unpublished) NNIP Business Survey Protocol

Protocol/Methods by Urban Institute
August 25, 2014

Urban Institute   (NNIP Coordinator)

This is the protocol for a survey of the finances of the NNIP organizations conducted in August-September 2014. The survey asks about the staffing, funding level, and funding sources for the activities related to NNIP functions, which include:

  • Assemble, clean, and process data files for the local area
  • Maintain a website with static neighborhood data
  • Maintain a website with interactive tools to use neighborhood data
  • Prepare data products for local clients (maps, fact sheets, data excerpts)
  • Conduct analyses of local conditions, programs, and policies
  • Present data and results of local analyses at public forums
  • Provide ad hoc help and technical assistance to local groups on how to access/use data
  • Provide training to local groups on how to access and use data
  • Conduct public education on issues related to strengthening local data capacity
  • Collaborate with others to strengthen local data capacity (serving on civic committees, encouraging open data, etc.)