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Long Island Index Profile 2012
To learn more about how Long Island is progressing economically, demographically, socially and more read the new Long Island Index Profile 2012 report.
Written by Chris Jones and staff at the Regional Plan Association.
Infographics were created by Amy Unikewicz of JellyFever Design.
Long Island Profile
This profile was funded by the Rauch Foundation to provide a platform of basic facts about Long Island to help guide discussions about its future. It draws heavily from existing research and reports from the Long Island Association, the Long Island Regional Planning Board, the Long Island Housing Partnership, the Suffolk County Planning Department, Regional Plan Association and others. While the profile cannot substitute for the more in-depth analysis from these organizations, it can provide a common point of reference.
Room for Growth: Long Island’s Changing Economy
This survey, commissioned by the Rauch Foundation, explores issues related to economic and workforce development. Three themes emerge from the poll results. The first is the overall state of the economy. A second important theme is the recognition of the "three T's" - technology, talent and tolerance - for attracting and retaining the businesses and skills on which the new information economy depends. The third theme in this report concerns the severity of the housing crisis for Long Island’s families.
Long Islanders: Who Are We?
This survey, commissioned by the Rauch Foundation, was a first step in understanding what Long Islanders think about the region and its place in the New York metro area. The poll explores the perceptions of residents about Long Island’s identity, quality of life, environment, transportation, public services and social capital. The survey results show that Long Islanders have a more cohesive identity than has been realized, while remaining strongly attached to their local communities and institutions. The findings also indicate that most Long Islanders enjoy a high quality of life and have good public services, but this is not the case for all. The results point to a clear set of concerns that are specific to the Island, including over development and automobile use.
