Mayor Donna Deegan says a new data initiative developed by her office and private partners provides a central bank of information to help policymakers assess needs of underserved areas of the community and bring Jacksonville up to par with peer cities in quality of life and economic activity.
Described by the city as a free, web-based resource, State of Jax compares various areas of Jacksonville demographically and also measures the city against 13 similar metros. Deegan introduced it Aug. 5 during a media event at City Hall.
State of Jax analyzes data regarding Jacksonville’s economy, health care and education across residents’ lifespans. The city’s partners in the initiative include the Jacksonville Civic Council, United Way, Nonprofit Center, Community Foundation, the University of North Florida and Jacksonville University.