Quality of Life Explorer helps residents learn more and take action in their neighborhoods
The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County recently released the updated Quality of Life Explorer, an interactive online tool that provides Mecklenburg County residents with a snapshot of social, housing, economic, environmental, health and safety conditions in local neighborhoods.
So what’s included?
- More than 80 variables providing detailed information about neighborhood housing stock, household income, jobs, health, education, tree canopy coverage, crime rates, code violations, community engagement, energy consumption and much more
- The ability to view trends over time
- Links to more than 100 resources and programs that can provide local residents with additional assistance
- Maps, data tables and summary reports for more than 450 neighborhood profile areas
How can you use the dashboard?
You can use the Quality of Life Explorer to determine neighborhood priorities, discover assets and plan for the future. Check out the Explorer online to learn more about what’s happening, see trends over time, and connect to resources to take action on the issues that matter to you.
Interested in learning more?
Check out the Quality of Life Explorer online now: mcmap.org/qol.
The City and County will host two public launch and training sessions on Wednesday, June 3 at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. The sessions, which will be held at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., will feature a tour of the Quality of Life Explorer, examples of how the community is using the tool to drive change, and a hands-on dashboard tutorial.
You can also contact qualityoflife@charlottenc.gov with questions or visit needaspeaker.charmeck.org to request a customized training for your organization or group.
The Quality of Life Explorer is created in partnership between the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute, with the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Pineville.
