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For questions about the study, please contact Marc Fest, Vice President of Communications, (305) 908-2677, fest (at) knightfoundation.org. Or contact us on Twitter, with a message to @knightfdn.

For questions about the study, please contact Marc Fest, Vice President of Communications, (305) 908-2677, fest (at) knightfoundation.org. Or contact us on Twitter, with a message to @knightfdn.
Great schools, affordable health care and safe streets all help create strong communities. But is there something deeper that draws people to a city – that makes them want to put down roots and build a life?
This study explores a less tangible, yet more profound ingredient: a community’s soul. Conducted by Gallup in 26 cities and funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the three-year effort measures the emotional factors that make people passionate about – and loyal to – their communities.
Our interactive map allows you to quickly compare findings from different communities. Click here to go to the map.

