While the Progress Revealed is Slower and More Tentative Than Needed, the Final Report Points the Way to Maximizing the Region’s Extraordinary Potential Garden City, NY – April 19, 2018 – The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, released today its final report of regional indicators. The report provides the latest data

Garden City and Melville, NY – April 12, 2018 – The Rauch Foundation and Newsday announced the launch of nextLI, a digital community and toolbox that will succeed the Long Island Index. nextLI  is taking over the job of gathering and presenting regional data of importance to Long Island, which has been performed by the

41% of Young Adults Now Live with Relatives – Up from 35% Two Years Ago Garden City, NY – January 17, 2018 – A public opinion survey released today by the Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, explores attitudes about housing among residents of Long Island and compares them with those of

The Proposed 77-Acre Biotech Park Should Be Enhanced To Maximize The Potential Of This Rare Economic Development Opportunity For Nassau County And The Region Garden City, NY – August 15, 2017 – The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, today released a study of the proposed Nassau Hub Biotech Park that finds

That Experience Should Inform Future Policies Relating to the Need for Affordable Housing Garden City, NY – June 26, 2017 – The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, today released a study that explores the complex relationship between Long Island and accessory apartments, a housing type that has been used both legally

Garden City, NY – April 25, 2017 – The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, today launched a new interactive map that enables Long Islanders to access easily an extraordinary array of data about Long Island and its communities. The map – available at www.longislandindexmaps.org – provides a wealth of information about

The Case Study Explores the Experience of One Developer – AvalonBay Communities – to Compare the Approval Processes on Long Island with Those of Other Suburban Areas Garden City, NY – May 26, 2016 – The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, today released a case study titled “The Long Campaign: What

Case Studies of Babylon, Hicksville, and Valley Stream Show That Modest Zoning Changes, Implemented Across the Region, Are Needed to Close the Gap Garden City, NY – February 2, 2016 – The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, today released a report that reveals that, while Long Island is building more multifamily

Public opinion survey finds that residents of Long Island want more housing options for themselves and their families. It also compares public attitudes on housing among residents of Long Island and of nearby suburbs In New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Authoritative Online Publication on Suburban Design will Expand Coverage and Resources

Long Islanders overwhelmingly support pre-K education, according to a recent public opinion survey.

The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, today released a report that examines the impacts of Long Island-wide initiatives that could address some of the region’s most intractable economic issues.

ERASE Racism and the Long Island Index each released a new study on inequities in education on Long Island at an education forum convened by ERASE Racism in Melville this morning

The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, announced today the results of a public opinion survey of Long Island residents’ ongoing concerns about residential life: the high cost of local housing and taxes; the development of local downtowns; the desire to move from Long Island to less expensive areas of the country, and concerns about young people leaving.

The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, announced today the results of two initiatives designed to encourage greater voter participation in special district elections on Long Island. Upcoming elections will take place on Tuesday, December 9th.

The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, announced today the availability of a new series of interactive online maps that present recent trends in the availability of affordable housing on Long Island.

he Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, today released a report on the economic benefits of the proposed Third Track – also called the “Fast Track” – on the Main Line of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR).

he Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, today released new interactive maps, and an accompanying analysis, that provide Long Islanders with access to detailed information on characteristics of Long Island’s downtowns and other retail areas.

The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, today unveiled the designs resulting from its ParkingPLUS Design Challenge.

he Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, announced today the availability of a new, interactive, online tool to help Long Island voters navigate the 158 special district elections taking place on Tuesday, December 10th.

The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, today announced the selected architectural firms of its Build a Better Burb: ParkingPLUS Design Challenge, a key component of the Index’s 2014 focus on parking facility design innovations that would enhance downtown areas on Long Island and beyond.

he Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, issued today its 2013 report, titled “How the Long Island Rail Road Could Shape the Next Economy”.

The Long Island Index, a project of the Rauch Foundation, released today the results of a public opinion survey of Long Islanders’ attitudes about residential life.