To become a livable community, local leaders need information, examples/models, training and guidance.  Among other things, Partners specializes in collecting and disseminating information on strategies to improve the livability and quality of life in communities.

Over the years, Partners has published hundreds of reports and workbooks that examine best practices from around the country, analyze livability issues and document implementation strategies that Partners has found successful in laboratory communities.

Many of these reports, workbooks and best practices are now available in Livability Resources.

Partners occasionally undertakes research on a for-fee basis.  If you are interested in exploring a topic but don't know where to start, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to learn more about how Partners might help you.