We focus on performance-based outcomes to drive social impact. Our work focuses on using data to inform policy-making and improve programs implemented throughout the city.
Social Progress Index
The Social Progress Index is a comprehensive measure of real quality of life, independent of economic indicators. It is designed to complement economic measures such as GDP.
Affordable Housing Search Portal
The Affordable Housing Search Portal makes current vacancies and waitlists for affordable living accessible and easy to navigate for all.
Student Impact Data: SVDRT
Through a partnership established between San José State University and SDSN in late 2015, a 6-month effort was undertaken to evaluate San José’s current policies and initiatives to assess their alignment with the SDGs and present recommendations.
Visualizing Audit Recommendations
This project will create a digital performance dashboard to track progress against open audit recommendations and to estimate the cost to the city of not implementing these recommendations.
Community Trust in Policing
We will develop actions to improve race relations and law enforcement. Investment in these efforts will lead to better relationships between the community and law enforcement, increased transparency and accountability, and decreased violence in our communities.
Sustainable Development Goals
Through a partnership established between San José State University and SDSN in late 2015, a 6-month effort was undertaken to evaluate San José’s current policies and initiatives to assess their alignment with the SDGs and present recommendations.