Who is ProvPlan?

1. Mission to promote the economic and social well-being of the city, its people, and its neighborhoods. • 501(c)3 non-profit created in 1992 • Public/Private Partnership Who is ProvPlan? • “Information for Change” Agenda • Information intermediary and community convener • Investments in GIS, data analysis, and web technology • Expanding our capacity to examine statewide issues • Strong programmatic capacity • Ready to Learn Providence • YouthBuild Providence • Building Futures • New Roots Providence

2. Linking people information with place information NEIGHBORHOODS WARDS • Demographics • Jobs/Employment CITY • Property/Land Use CENSUS • Education POLICE POSTS • Public Health PARCEL • Public Safety • Quality of Life

3. Providence grew, became more diverse, and became younger from 1990 to 2000 • The city grew by 8%, the state only by 4.5%. • Fastest growing city in New England • Minority pop. increased 65% – City 45% non-Hispanic White. • Hispanic growth – Population doubled since 1990 up to 30% of city. • City had 17% overall state pop. – and 50% of state minority pop. • 1 in 4 people in city under 18 – 11% increase since 1990. • Under 18 population was 75% minority – and 45% Hispanic.

4. Population Change by Neighborhood, 1990-2000 as Percent of Neighborhood Population Providence, RI Neighborhood Pop. 1990 - 2000 Total Growth: 12,890 Source: U.S. Census 1990, 2000 Redistricting Data

5. Change in Hispanic Population by Neighborhood, 1990-2000 as Percent of 1990 Neighborhood Hispanic Population Providence, RI Hispanic Pop. 1990 - 2000 Citywide Hispanic Population Change: 27,164 Source: U.S. Census 1990, 2000 Redistricting Data

6. Change in Non-Hispanic White Population by Neighborhood, 1990-2000 as % of 1990 Neighborhood Non-Hispanic White Population Providence, RI N.H.White Pop. 1990 - 2000 Non-Hispanic White Population Change: -24,324 Source: U.S. Census 1990, 2000 Redistricting Data

7. Change in Black/African American Population by Neighborhood, 1990-2000 as Percent of 1990 Neighborhood Black/African American Population Providence, RI Black/AA Pop. 1990 - 2000 Black/African American Population Change: 1,415 Source: U.S. Census 1990, 2000 Redistricting Data

8. High School Graduate or Higher, 2000Providence, RI Neighborhoods City rate: 65.8% State rate: 78% Universe: Population over 25 years. Source: Census 2000 SF3

9. Median Family Income in Providence, 2000 City: $32,058 State: $54,781 From 1990 to 2000: Incomes in Providence grew 2.5 times slower than the state rate. When adjusted for inflation, median family income in the city actually decreased by 6%. Providence has the largest concentration of both low-income and high-income families in RI. 40% of children in the city live in poverty (3rd highest in the nation). Child poverty rate in RI is 17%. Numbers on map indicate median family income for block groups rounded to nearest $1,000. *Current Figures:City: $42,392 State: $68,740 Source: Census 2000 SF3 *American Community Survey 2005-2007 3-year estimate

10. Unemployment in Providence Current City rate:15.3%*Current State rate:12.8%* In 2000 half the city’s neighborhoods have areas of unemployment 20% or higher. RI has the lowest rate of functional adult literacy according to a recent study. Between 1994 and 2001 only 1 in 5 new jobs in RI were located in Providence. Numbers on map indicate percent of civilian labor force unemployed for block groups. Source: Census 2000 SF3 *RI Department of Labor and Training, 2009

11. Now Providence continues to gain diversity, but population growth since 2000 is flat • The city’s population has fluctuated modestly in the last few years. • Minority pop. increased 5% – City now 41% non-Hispanic White. • Hispanic growth – Share of pop up 6% since 2000, now 36% of city. • City has 16% overall state pop. – and 45% of state minority pop. • 1 in 3 people in city under 20 – 3.2% decrease since 2000. • Source: 2000 Census and 2007 American Community Survey 3-year estimate

12. 2007 Racial and Ethnic Breakdown Providence, RI Note: All Hispanic regardless of race grouped in Hispanic category The Providence Plan Source: American Community Survey

13. Source: American Community Survey 2007 one year estimate

14. EDUCATION Providence suffers from low student achievement, significant student mobility, and a high dropout rate. • 22 of 46 schools were in need of improvement as ofSchool Year 2007-08; none were high performing • 16 schools were improving or making progress, but almost twice as many (30) showed insufficient progress. • The district had a SY2007-08 school mobility rate of 28% compared to 16% statewide. • The district had a SY2008-09 dropout rate of 26% compared to 15.5% statewide.

16. “The Housing Scene” • Assessment values increased 47% between ~2001 and 2004 (revaluation occurring this year).Now sale prices are declining • Vacancy rate increased- 8.1% to 14.4% (2000 to 2007) Highest concentration of vacancy in high-minority neighborhoods • Home ownership rates remain low and stagnant City rate is 34%. RI rate is 60%, and the national rate is 66%. • Lead levels experience steady decline Incidences of lead poisoning for children under six declined from 35% in 1995 to 5% in 2006. RI had 2% cases in 2006.

17. Foreclosure Data

18. Real Estate Since 2000 • 638 new residential units between Jun ‘06 and Sep ‘08 • Citywide median residential sales price more than tripled between 2000 and 2005 but is now in decline • Risk of foreclosures, subprime lending, and long waiting lists for public housing remain.

20. The East Side remains the most expensive neighborhood to rent, but a two-bedroom anywhere in the city will cost at least $1000, according to the 2008 Year End Rent Survey conducted by RI Housing. 2008 Advertized Rents by Neighborhood Source: RI Housing

21. Married-couple family • With related children under 18 years Source: 2007 American Community Survey

22. Median Family Income – 2007 Dollars (Adjusted for Inflation) +5.5% vs 1999 -0.2% vs 1989 +5.3% vs 1989 +4.7% vs 1999 -16.2% vs 1989 -12.2 % vs 1989 1989 1999 2007 1989 1999 2007 Sources: 1990 & 2000 US Censuses, 2007 American Community Survey, Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index

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