Data

The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute uses qualitative and quantitative data to better understand our region, examine the challenges we face and explore solutions.

INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL CAPITAL

The Institute for Social Capital, Inc. was founded by the UNC Charlotte Foundation in 2004 and merged with the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute in 2012. Its mission is to provide social resources that advance university research and increase the community’s capacity for data-based planning and evaluation.

Quality of Life Explorer

The Quality of Life Explorer is an interactive mapping tool to explore the social, housing, economic, environmental, and safety conditions in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Local residents, businesses, service providers, government agencies, realtors, universities and more can use the Explorer to learn more about the county and its neighborhoods, develop programs and services, and plan for the future.

Mecklenburg Housing Data

Developed in partnership with Mecklenburg County, the Housing & Homelessness Dashboard and annual housing reports enable the community to be acquire and use data. The portal serves as a one-stop-resource for housing and homelessness information, featuring data and research, information on local initiatives, and a weekly blog offering analysis on local data.

Regional Data

The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute's data portal includes facts about the Charlotte region from among 11 topic areas. You can compare your county to the metro region and the state, and explore in-depth data from our partner organizations.

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Support Our Work

If you value the work of the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute as we analyze trends in the Charlotte region and the Carolinas, consider a tax-deductible gift to help sustain our operations. We appreciate your support.

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Researcher Spotlight

Kailas Venkitasubramanian has been at UNC Charlotte in various roles for well over a decade. He completed his PhD in Urban Regional Analysis in 2015 and Masters in Transportation Engineering in 2008, both from UNC Charlotte. “I firmly believe in the power of data to meaningfully inform and democratize our communities, empower the marginalized and give voice to people's socio-political aspirations,” he says.

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Office of Urban Research and Community Engagement

The Urban Institute is a part of the Office of Urban Research and Community Engagement (formerly known as Metropolitan Studies), which is a unit of Academic Affairs. Our mission is to provide community-based research services to local, regional, and state-level clients. Off-campus partners include local governments, non-profit organizations, and community groups.