The Long Island Index is a project that gathers and publishes data on the Long Island region. The Index does not advocate specific policies. Instead, our goal is to be a catalyst for action, by engaging the community in thinking about our region and its future. Specifically, the Index seeks to:
- Measure where we are and show trends over time
- Encourage regional thinking
- Compare our situation with other similar regions
- Increase awareness of issues and an understanding of their interrelatedness
- Inspire Long Islanders to work together in new ways to achieve shared goals
Read June's, "What Every Long Islander Should Know"
“Building Consensus"
Imagine a table with a large map of Long Island spread out on top, showing not only roads and highways, but rail lines, housing, commercial development, farms, and open space. Also a stack of chips of different colors.