Just Communities Information Exchange
An Online Library to Advance Neighborhood Equitable & Regenerative Development
The Just Communities Information Exchange is an ever-expanding online library of original and curated resources designed to support the application of best practices, innovative solutions, and peer-to-peer exchange for those looking to advance Just Growth. Just Communities Accredited Practitioners are encouraged to submit resources to the Exchange.
Submit your resource to the information exchange
PLACES Interactive Map
The CDC's PLACES Interactive Map tool allows users to visualize and analyze health outcomes, prevention measures, health risk behaviors, disabilities, health status, health-related social needs, and social determinants of health at various geographic levels, including counties, places, census tracts, and ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs).
County Health Ranking
The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps website, developed by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, provides comprehensive data and insights on health factors and outcomes across counties in the United States. It helps communities identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to promote health and well-being.
ParkScore
The ParkScoreĀ® index by the Trust for Public Land (TPL) ranks the park systems of the 100 most populous U.S. cities based on five key categories: equity, access, investment, amenities, and acreage. This tool helps communities understand how well their parks serve residents and identifies areas needing improvement.
Neighborhood Atlas
The Neighborhood Atlas, developed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is an online tool that provides detailed maps and data on neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage. It uses the Area Deprivation Index (ADI) to rank neighborhoods based on factors like income, education, employment, and housing quality, helping inform health delivery and policy decisions.
Social Vulnerability Index
The Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is a tool designed to identify and quantify communities experiencing social vulnerability. It uses demographic and socioeconomic factors to help public health officials and local planners prepare for and respond to emergencies, aiming to reduce human suffering, economic loss, and health inequities.
Backbone Starter Guide
The "Backbone Starter Guide" by the Collective Impact Forum serves as an essential resource for organizations involved in collective impact initiatives. It outlines the key roles and responsibilities of backbone organizations and provides practical guidance on how to effectively manage and support collaborative efforts.
Harnessing the Policy Power of Stakeholder Mapping
The Beeck Center's resource on "Harnessing the Policy Power of Stakeholder Mapping" provides a step-by-step guide for policymakers and designers to create stakeholder maps. These maps help visualize the various actors involved in a policy issue, their relationships, and their influence, enabling more effective and user-centered policy design.
Power Mapping and Analysis
The "Power Mapping and Analysis" resource from The Commons Social Change Library is a comprehensive guide designed to help campaign teams visualize and analyze power dynamics related to their issues and campaigns. It provides a step-by-step process for creating a visual map of power holders and relationships, which can inform campaign strategies and identify key players to target.
19-27 of 79