Center for Public Affairs
Related links
- Video: Grant Awarded to UW-Green Bay for LIFE Study
- 2010-2011 LIFE Study
Regional Fact Sheet [pdf] - 2006 LIFE Study
LIFE Study Sponsors:
Green Bay
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
Green Bay Chamber of Commerce
Brown County United Way
Fox Cities
United Way Fox Cities
Community Foundation - Fox Valley Region
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce
Fox Cities Economic Development Partnership
Oshkosh
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Oshkosh Area United Way
US Oil Open Fund for Basic Needs
Featured Project: LIFE Study (2010-2011)
LIFE (Leading Indicators for Excellence) Study 2010-2011 is conducted in Green Bay, Fox Cities and Oshkosh in conjunction with the St. Norbert Survey Center.
The purpose of the LIFE Study is to develop a clear understanding of the overall quality of LIFE in the three different communities. The study will provide an in-depth look into the conditions encompassing ten key areas:
| Area of study | Description |
|---|---|
| LIFE in the Community | Demographics, Infrastructure, Civic engagement, Faith, Volunteerism, Government |
| LIFE at Work | Economy and Employment |
| LIFE at Home | Children and Families (child care, youth, elder care, populations with special needs, rural issues, ethnic issues) |
| LIFE of Self-Sufficiency | Affordable Housing, Nutrition, Basic Needs |
| LIFE of Learning | Education (K-12 and higher education) |
| A Safe LIFE | Personal and Public Safety |
| A Healthy LIFE | Physical and Mental Health |
| LIFE in Natural Environment | Natural Environment (water/air quality, land use issues) |
| LIFE of Arts and Culture | Arts and Cultural Assets and Pursuits |
| LIFE of Recreation and Leisure | Recreation, Leisure, and Sports |
Research includes a survey of community leaders, focus groups with key demographic segments, random sample citizen survey, thorough review of relevant secondary data, and expert panel discussion from each category area.
A comprehensive report and executive summary for each community as well as a regional summary including information from all three communities will be released in September 2011.