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Explore: Thriving and Vital Conditions Data
Rippel and the Institute for People, Place, and Possibility (IP3) have compiled four data sets to demonstrate how a thriving together lens can support stewards in making decisions that support efforts to create change. These dashboards aim to:
- Demonstrate the value of a cohesive, multiscale, multi-sector approach to understanding progress;
- Highlight the kinds of actionable information stewards need to navigate their decision-making effectively;
- Advocate for stronger national and local systems for measurement, evaluation, and learning.
By investing in these critical systems, we can equip stewards with the knowledge and tools they need to create a future where everyone thrives.
National Dashboard: Tracking Progress for Thriving Communities
The national dashboard is an interactive, publicly accessible resource featuring data from 25 key indicators that reflect the seven vital conditions and long, thriving lives. Available at the national, state, and county levels (for most indicators), the national dashboard is designed to help stewards and changemakers understand the movement’s progress, identify trends, and consider new possibilities for action.
Dive in and explore how your community—and the nation—can move closer to a future where everyone thrives.
Community Spotlights: Measuring Vital Conditions in Action
Across the country, many stewards use the vital conditions framework to guide and evaluate their efforts to build thriving communities. Take a look at three inspiring examples of communities that have embraced this approach.
Each interactive spotlight showcases how these communities use the full range of available indicators to measure progress across the seven vital conditions. Explore their stories to see how thoughtful measurement can drive meaningful change and inspire new possibilities.
Learn More and Connect With Us
The 25 indicators in the national dashboard paint a broad picture of the movement to thrive together over time. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of indicators. To create this resource, we reviewed over 200 potential indicators, selecting a concise, meaningful suite to characterize vital conditions. Learn more about the indicators and how they were selected.
Expand your vision of what’s possible in measuring equitable, place-based system change by exploring the national dashboard and community spotlights. We welcome shared action and collaboration and enhance these tools further. Contact Tara Oakman at [email protected] to join this effort to drive meaningful progress.