Public Policy Databases
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North American City Reports This link opens in a new windowSurveys, budgets, statistical records, case studies, planning documents, training manuals, policy guidelines, reports, and news from the world’s major cities. Provides research with particular importance in areas of climate change, political instability, and rapid growth.
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PolicyMap This link opens in a new window
Data and mapping tool that provides access to over 15,000 indicators related to demographics, housing, crime, mortgages, health, jobs and more. Data is available at all common geographies (address, block group, census tract, zip code, county, city, state, MSA) as well as unique geographies like school districts and political boundaries. Create, save, download, customized maps and tables, or upload your own data to map.
Public Policy Lifecycle
Welcome to the Public Policy Studies Research Guide. On the left hand side of the guide, you'll find tabs with resources that correspond to the Public Policy Lifecycle diagram below.
Source: Portland State University Library Policy Research LibGuide
