All Reports & Analysis

Interactive: What are the top water management occupations?

Jan 05, 2015

The Water Workers: Workforce Opportunities in Water Management in Southeast Louisiana

Dec 23, 2014

This brief highlights the types of jobs that are and will become available in water management, and the industry clusters that are competing for the same workers.

The Coastal Index: The Problem and Possibility of Our Coast

Apr 20, 2014

New indicators measure progress toward a more sustainable Southeast Louisiana. This report tracks population shifts in coastal areas. It also investigates whether extensive "water management" activities are diversifying the regional economy.

The Transformative Possibility of the New “Energy Boom” in Southeast Louisiana

Jan 30, 2014

What are the transformative possibilities of the new "energy boom" in Southeast Louisiana? This report examines job openings by industry, announced projects, and employment rates to answer this question.

The New Orleans Index at Eight

Aug 14, 2013

Twenty–eight indicators measuring greater New Orleans’ progress toward prosperity through economic growth, inclusion, quality of life, and sustainability.

Video briefing: The New Orleans Index at Eight

Aug 14, 2013

Five–minute video on The New Orleans Index at Eight.

Economic Synergies across Southeast Louisiana

Apr 16, 2013

Southeast Louisiana has received high marks for economic performance recently, but projected job growth lags other robust southern regions. And relative sea level rise is rapidly increasing flood risk.

Strengthening Our Workforce from Within: Adult education’s role in furthering economic growth in greater New Orleans

Jan 09, 2013

How many New Orleanians lack literacy skills? Who are they? What is needed for an effective workforce development system? What occupations are in high demand? This report examines ACS, Louisiana Workforce Commission, and other data to answer these questions.

Interactive: New Orleans blight reduction timeline

Aug 21, 2012

Benchmarks for Blight: How much blight does New Orleans have?

Aug 21, 2012

There are an estimated 35,700 blighted homes and empty lots in New Orleans as of March 2012, down from 43,755 in September 2010, as indicated by United States Postal Service (USPS) data.