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ncIMPACT Initiative | 3,598 followers on LinkedIn. Supporting policy innovations through key insights and data-informed opportunities. | ncIMPACT Initiative is an applied public policy unit in the UNC School of Government. We provide leaders in NC with sound data, high quality research and rigorous analysis to make informed decisions. Learn more about our collaborative projects with statewide impact on issues like affordable housing, youth behavioral health, and economic recovery.
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ncIMPACT 2023-2024 Annual Report
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NC Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan Press Release
NC Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan Press Release
Today in partnership with Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced the official kickoff of the state’s next Comprehensive Strategic Economic Development Plan, which will seek input from North Carolinians throughout the state and is expected to be published in spring 2026.
Get to know the CARE4Youth Collaboratives
Get to know the CARE4Youth Collaboratives
Carolina Across 100 is a pan-university effort to partner with communities in each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. This five-year initiative will build and support cross-sector collaborations to address current challenges.
Sharing the ncIMPACT Community Sync Model
Sharing the ncIMPACT Community Sync Model
The ncIMPACT Community Sync Model offers a proven framework for North Carolina communities to address complex challenges through cross-sector collaboration, featuring four interconnected components that guide stakeholders through charting a path, framing change, measuring progress, and sustaining effective partnerships.
ncIMPACT on PBS NC
Infrastructure Blog
Infrastructure Blog
Across North Carolina, communities are blending emerging technologies with traditional infrastructure to create systems that respond to their unique needs. By fostering strong partnerships and staying attuned to local priorities, cities and towns can shape infrastructure that keeps pace with change. These innovative approaches are improving residents' quality of life through solutions tailored to each community's particular challenges.
Youth and Education Blog
Youth and Education Blog
Housing Blog
Housing Blog
North Carolina faces a housing crisis amid extraordinary population growth, with communities like Durham seeing rent increases of over 50% in five years. From church conversions in Asheboro to data-driven approaches in Charlotte, local solutions show that while the challenge seems overwhelming, helping neighbors in need remains possible.
Economic Development Blog
Economic Development Blog
From coastal shellfish farming to small-town entrepreneurship programs, North Carolinians are finding creative solutions to economic challenges. Discover how communities across the state are investing in local businesses, workforce development, and sustainable industries to build resilient economies while preserving their unique heritage and character.
Aging Blog
Aging Blog
Public Safety Blog
Public Safety Blog
ncIMPACT on PBS NC
ncIMPACT on PBS NC
Episode 1: Energy and the Environment
Episode 1: Energy and the Environment
Episode 2: Health Care
Episode 2: Health Care
Episode 3: Public Safety
Episode 3: Public Safety
Episode 4: Aging
Episode 4: Aging
Episode 5: Economic Development
Episode 5: Economic Development
Episode 6: Housing
Episode 6: Housing
Episode 7: Youth and Education
Episode 7: Youth and Education
Episode 8: Infrastructure
Episode 8: Infrastructure
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Carolina Across 100
Creating Local Support Systems for North Carolina’s Youth
Creating Local Support Systems for North Carolina’s Youth
Carolina Across 100, led by the ncIMPACT Initiative, organized three events for the University’s fourth annual Engagement Week celebration.
CARE4Youth
CARE4Youth
Carolina Across 100 is a pan-university effort to partner with communities in each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. This five-year initiative will build and support cross-sector collaborations to address current challenges.
Our State, Our Homes - Carolina Across 100
Our State, Our Homes - Carolina Across 100
Carolina Across 100 is a pan-university effort to partner with communities in each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. This five-year initiative will build and support cross-sector collaborations to address current challenges.
Our Path to 100 - Carolina Across 100
Our Path to 100 - Carolina Across 100
Carolina Across 100 is a pan-university effort to partner with communities in each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. This five-year initiative will build and support cross-sector collaborations to address current challenges.
GPS NC
Growing Practical Solutions for North Carolina
Growing Practical Solutions for North Carolina
Our Strategies In the future, GPS NC plans to widely disseminate data and resources, and connect communities to the work of faculty and entrepreneurial initiatives at the School whose work intersects with key drivers of change. This work will include: … Read more
Managing Disruption - GPS NC
Managing Disruption - GPS NC
About the Report The Managing Disruption Briefing Book is intended as a resource for communities across North Carolina to use as they work to inject more of a future focus in their daily operations. It has been prepared for Growing … Read more
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