“PolicyMap is the first place to go whenever our organizations are looking for data about their communities. The breadth of data available really aligns with our holistic approach to neighborhood revitalization.”
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Purpose Built Communities has partnered with neighborhood residents in historically disenfranchised communities for over 15 years. Purpose Built supports a network of neighborhood organizations known as "Community Quarterbacks." These leaders access resources, best practices, and mentorship from Purpose Built, which amplifies their work in their neighborhoods. The Community Quarterbacks organize local partners and resources, ensuring residents are central in developing and executing the strategy to realize the community's vision. Purpose Built supports revitalization efforts in 28 neighborhoods across roughly a dozen states.
Purpose Built’s ability to accurately understand community needs is bolstered by reliable neighborhood-level data. The organization sought a data solution that would help their team support data-driven strategic planning, develop evidence-based initiatives, and ensure initiatives align with the needs and visions of the neighborhood residents. Information needed to be accessible to those at Purpose Built’s headquarters and leaders across the 28 neighborhoods they serve.
Purpose Built’s ability to accurately understand community needs is bolstered by reliable neighborhood-level data. The organization sought a data solution that would help their team support data-driven strategic planning, develop evidence-based initiatives, and ensure initiatives align with the needs and visions of the neighborhood residents. Information needed to be accessible to those at Purpose Built’s headquarters and leaders across the 28 neighborhoods they serve.
Purpose Built Communities chose PolicyMap over competitors because of the breadth of available data and the accessible Partner Portal solution. The Purpose Built model has four pillars: mixed-income housing, cradle-to-college education, community wellness, and economic vitality. PolicyMap offers data that supports each pillar, aligning with Purpose Built’s theory of change. With key data related to demographics, education, health, housing, local economies, and more, Purpose Built can better understand and illustrate the unique challenges and opportunities in the neighborhoods they serve.
The organization also leverages PolicyMap's Partner Portal to provide access to their Community Quarterbacks. This portal allows Community Quarterbacks to use PolicyMap’s data and tools, optimizing their on-the-ground work. Through the Partner Portal solution, Purpose Built can extend resources into the communities they serve, enhancing their impact.
The organization also leverages PolicyMap's Partner Portal to provide access to their Community Quarterbacks. This portal allows Community Quarterbacks to use PolicyMap’s data and tools, optimizing their on-the-ground work. Through the Partner Portal solution, Purpose Built can extend resources into the communities they serve, enhancing their impact.