Cultural Indicators and Benchmarks in Community Indicator Projects: Performance Measures for Cultural Investment

This report looks at the use of cultural indicators in quality of life and suitability projects. It focuses on community level project or larger projects that maintain a community level focus. The use of arts and cultural indicators is just beginning, so this report discusses the movement to use these indicators, discusses some examples of projects that are using them and discusses where they are being used with well and not so well. Some of the challenges, issues and constrains in these projects are also examined. This is a good resource for any organization looking to use cultural indicators or any social determinant of health projects. There is also a comprehensive reference list included.