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Hudson Valley Population Density by Census Tract

2025-06-11T16:49:46-04:00June 1st, 2021|

June 1st, 2021

This dot density map reveals population clusters throughout the Hudson Valley. Rockland and Westchester County both have significantly higher population densities than other counties in the region. Harriman State Park and Bear Mountain State Park are clearly […]

The Decennial Census: Major Implications for Civic Representation

2025-06-11T16:49:59-04:00May 2nd, 2021|

Sunday, May 2nd, 2021

On Monday, April 26th, The U.S. Census Bureau released the first high-level results of the 2020 Census. These preliminary results include state-level population totals and the resulting reapportionment of congressional seats in the […]

Pattern for Progress Releases Strategic Revitalization Action Plan for Ellenville

2025-06-11T16:49:59-04:00April 29th, 2021|

The plan has four overarching goals, each supported by actionable recommendations:

  • Change the Narrative – strategic marketing and physical improvements
  • Destination: Ellenville – events, signage, and other improvements to attract visitors
  • Invest in the Future – activate former industrial sites, […]

Measuring Financial Hardship – ALICE Households in the Hudson Valley

2025-06-11T16:49:59-04:00April 27th, 2021|

April 27th, 2021

The ALICE project by United for ALICE identifies households that are struggling financially but not usually captured by traditional measures of poverty such as the federal poverty level. “ALICE” is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, […]

At the Heart of the Region – Pattern’s Annual Fundraiser & Gala

2025-06-11T16:49:59-04:00April 25th, 2021|

Sunday, April 25th, 2021

As the restrictions slowly phase out and vaccinations continue, most of us are looking forward to doing some of those things that have been on “pause”.

You know what I am talking about, or […]

Largest Increase in Median Household Income Since 2010

2025-06-11T16:49:59-04:00April 20th, 2021|

April 20th, 2021

Since 2010, these five towns experienced the largest increase in median household income in the Hudson Valley region. Median household incomes from 2010 were adjusted for inflation before calculating the change in income. Median household income can […]

Pattern for Progress Launches Community ReBuilders Program

2025-06-11T16:49:59-04:00April 19th, 2021|

Pattern for Progress Launches Community ReBuilders Program; Goal is to Assist Community Leaders in Designing Projects to help Rebuild Their Communities

 

Newburgh (April 19, 2021) – Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress held its first class of its Community Rebuilders program on […]

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