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Our clients in government, business, and the nonprofit sector use our work to solve problems, seize opportunities, and improve life in Indiana and beyond.
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Understanding the economic impact of hyperscale data centers in Northwest Indiana
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2026
As communities across the United States compete to attract major technology investments, hyperscale data centers have emerged as a new form of economic development.
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Pretrial diversion and subsequent case referrals: Evidence from Lake and Monroe Counties
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
As part of the Promoting Racial Justice and Transparency in Indiana project, Indiana University researchers examined how pretrial diversion programs (PDPs) operate in Lake and Monroe Counties and evaluated their impact on later criminal case referrals.
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Indiana Prison Writers Workshop: Recidivism outcomes among participants
MONDAY, JULY 06, 2026
Education and arts programs in prisons help people build skills, confidence, and stability for life after incarceration, but few have been studied closely.
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Our research generates change. We combine a big-picture point of view with essential expertise in fields ranging from economic development to public safety. The result: knowledge you can use.
Our research focus areas
Analyze the impact of community development, housing, infrastructure, and land use policies and initiatives across the state of Indiana. Assess the monetary, social, and cultural effects of economic/community development initiatives on local residents and the broader city/regional community.
Examine approaches and outcomes related to criminal justice and public safety across Indiana. Conduct research on issues impacting people who are incarcerated as well as initiatives designed to support their reentry into society upon release.
Analyze community-relevant research about disparities in socioeconomic status and access to opportunities and resources that relate to quality of life. Our goal is to provide actionable insights that improve approaches and outcomes for public, private, and nonprofit organizations working to resolve these disparities.
Track indicators and uncover insights that inform policy and improve quality of life for Hoosiers at every life stage.
Conduct research that assesses effectiveness and impact of partnerships among private, public, and nonprofit organizations. Leverage our expertise to identify challenges and opportunities and apply relevant models/frameworks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the direct and indirect effects on a variety of stakeholders.
Analyze motivations, trends, and impact of philanthropic giving by individual donors, foundations, and charitable organizations, as well as the efficacy and impact of grant-funded programs and initiatives.
Leverage our extensive knowledge of local and state government, taxes, and finance and our expertise in evaluating policies in these areas to provide actionable insights that guide policy decisions which move Indiana forward.
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No problem is too complex for our experts. Tell us what you want to accomplish, and we’ll create a plan to get you the answers you need—and to give you a path forward.
