Launched in 2017, Houston Community Data Connections (HCDC) at the Kinder Institute seeks to facilitate the practical use of data by community leaders for decision-making and capacity building in Houston’s communities. Through the support of the Houston Endowment, HCDC serves as a local data intermediary and provides a cluster of data and research services to the community.

HCDC is a member of the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP). Coordinated by the Urban Institute, NNIP is a learning network of independent organizations in 30 cities that share a mission to ensure all communities have access to data and the skills needed for using the information to advance equity and well-being across neighborhoods.

HCDC is the first effort in our region to specifically focus on providing neighborhood-level data. In addition, HCDC engages with stakeholders--including nonprofits, researchers, and local government entities-- on an ongoing basis as it responds to data-related requests and provides support in various forms. HCDC’s services include research design, data analysis, data visualization, data training, and other types of technical assistance.

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