Case Studies

Rosa Pulido, Executive Director of the Wenatchee Downtown Association, standing in downtown Wenatchee with local businesses and community spaces visible in the background.

How Wenatchee Downtown Association Used the Belonging Barometer to Rethink Community

The Wenatchee Downtown Association used the Belonging Barometer to measure community belonging, improve outreach, increase accessibility, and create a more inclusive downtown experience for residents. Read More

Group of community members and staff gathered around a table in a community center, participating in a collaborative activity designed to foster connection, engagement, and belonging.

How Maybelle Center Made the Belonging Barometer Part of Everyday Practice

Maybelle Center integrated the Belonging Barometer into its programs, planning, and evaluation process, using data on belonging to strengthen community connections, guide decision-making, and support residents experiencing social isolation. Read More

Measuring What Matters: How Washington Main Street Is Using the Belonging Barometer to Strengthen Downtown Communities

For decades, community revitalization has been measured by what we can easily count: number of new businesses, jobs created, building rehabilitations, affordable housing units, and dollars invested. Those metrics matter, but they don’t show the full picture. The Washington State Main Street Program wanted to answer a… Read More