One of the most significant roles of Greenville Forward is to measure the progress in achieving Vision 2025 goals. As part of this role, we are constantly measuring and researching the pulse of community thought through surveys, focus groups, and interviews. Stay tuned as more studies are developed. In 2010, for example, we will launch the Greenville Community Pulse Study, a detailed look at Greenville's demographic and profile
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Electric Vehicle Survey. In partnership with a sustainability class of Furman University students, Greenville Forward conducted a survey on the use of and interest in alternative fuels. As part of the study, we looked at new initiatives in Greenville including charging stations and measures Greenvillians are taking to address rising gas prices. Click to see the PowerPoint presentation. |
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Greenville County Health Assessment. Greenville Forward replicated studies that were conducted in 1998 and 2003 to determine the condition of the medically underserved population in Greenville County. In 2003, one-third of the population was medically underserved. The newest study found that 37% of Greenvillians are medically underserved. Reams of data are available on this study. Click to access the findings.
The next wave of the study has started and the next report is expected to be presented by July. |
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Culture of Learning Survey.The goal of the Education Task Force is to “promote a community that values learning.” The Culture of Learning Survey takes the opinions of over 650 Greenvillians to test if Greenville is a community which values learning and develop ways to improve it. Overall, the grade for Greenville’s education system is a “C plus” and for South Carolina, a “D.” Final results to the survey were released in July 2010. We presented the results of a survey of 662 Greenvillians asking the question "Does Greenville have a culture that values learning." Click here to learn the answer.
Kelly Nalley, SC Teacher of the Year, shared her thoughts on being a teacher. Watch her comments. Download the study. |
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Race Matters Study. In 1947, the Community League (now the Community Foundation) sponsored a study of race relations in Greenville County. Race Matters is a survey we developed and facilitated that examined the changes in race relations in the last sixty years. Findings are being used to establish dialogue leading to improved relations between races, cultures, and economic disparities. One of the more interesting findings from the study is that the greatest diversity tension in Greenville is not based on race, but on religion. Download the study. |
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South Carolina Student Survey. Last Spring, we interviewed juniors and seniors at major colleges and universities in South Carolina to ask the question, "Do you expect to stay in South Carolina after graduation?" Click here to download the presentation. This is the second wave of the study. |
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Community Engagement Study. Greenville has one of the highest rates of volunteerism and public engagement in the country. The Community Engagement Study, in partnership with the Non Profit Alliance, explored the impact of volunteerism and public engagement in Greenville County. Download the study results. |
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Plan-It Greenville Survey. Greenville Forward and the City of Greenville partnered to conduct a survey of 700 Greenvillians to explore the opinions of residents about how Greenville is doing and to help develop plans for the next ten years. The survey is part of the 10-year comprehensive planning process. The Plan-It Comprehensive Plan was released by the City of Greenville in the fall of 2009. Download the survey results.
Click to go to the Plan-It Greenville website and download the entire plan. |
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Greenville Economic Scorecard. Greenville Forward partnered with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and others to sponsor the Clemson Upstate Economic Scorecard released in March 2008. Greenville’s per capita income is not growing as rapidly as the United States, peer communities, and aspirant communities. Download the study. |
