02 — Insights
Neighborhood-level data the city does not have.
The research and data arm of PartnerSF. We produce original, neighborhood-level analysis on economic health and community wellbeing — filling an institutional gap that no other San Francisco organization currently addresses. The city tracks metrics citywide. We track them where people live.
Core research products
Annual Neighborhood Economic Health Report
AnnualComprehensive assessment of economic vitality: small business vacancy rates, foot traffic patterns, commercial rent trends, new business openings and closures, and resident spending behavior. Produced in partnership with university research centers.
Community Wellbeing Index
AnnualSurvey-based measurement of resident satisfaction, perceived safety, community connectedness, and access to cultural and wellness programming. Conducted through validated polling instruments.
Neighborhood Policy Briefs
As neededShort-form policy recommendations for city decision-makers, grounded in Insights research. Distributed to Board of Supervisors offices, OEWD, and relevant city departments.
Neighborhood Data Dashboard
QuarterlyPlanned: an interactive public dashboard displaying key economic and wellbeing indicators for each neighborhood served, designed for transparency and public access.
Research methodology
PartnerSF Insights operates through formal research partnerships with university centers and professional polling firms. We design the research agenda, manage the partnerships, and publish the findings. Our partners provide methodological rigor, analytical capacity, and academic credibility that ensures institutional-quality research output.
Research Partners
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Annual reports, neighborhood data, and policy briefs will be published as they're released.
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