TRENDS’ history, definitions, contributors and sponsors.
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The History of the TRENDS Report
The TRENDS Report grew out of the Boulder County Civic Forum, which was launched in 1995 as the Boulder County Healthy Communities Initiative. More than 400 residents identified four visions for a healthy community, including: for the people; for the environment; for the economy; and for culture and society. Many of those 50 indicators are included in this expanded TRENDS Report, more than 24 years later.
Definitions to help interpret the data
This report uses a great deal of data from the American Community Survey (ACS), a nationwide survey to provide communities updated information in between decennial censuses. The most recent data available through the ACS as of mid-2019 was 2017: thus, unless otherwise noted, data reported reflects 2017 numbers.
TRENDS contributors
TRENDS is published by Community Foundation Boulder County, with help from the following contributors:
Sponsors of Boulder County TRENDS
TRENDS is made possible with the generous support of readers like you, as well as the following institutions:
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The Boulder County TRENDS report has become a recognized leading resource for comprehensive research on our community’s emerging needs. With over 150 indicators tracked and featured in a biennial publication, TRENDS informs and engages local policy makers, business leaders, faith communities, civic groups, philanthropists, and many others.