Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Transportation, Children, Teens, Adults, Urban
The goal of Cycles of Change is to enable community members to use bicycles as a primary form of transportation through bicycle education and distribution programs.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Transportation, Children, Teens, Adults, Families, Urban
The project's mission is to encourage car free, carefree travel to and around Santa Barbara for cleaner air and a healthier planet.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Transportation
The goal of Taking the HyRoad is to improve fuel economy and reduce the emissions from public transit buses through the use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Transportation, Adults, Families
TransForm aims to create world-class public transportation and walkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Economic Climate, Adults, Families
The goal of Buy Local Berkeley is to inspire community members to shift their spending to Berkeley owned and operated businesses.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Economic Climate
The goal of the restoration of the B&O Railroad Station was to preserve the historic landmark and revitalize the town of Oakland, Maryland.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of Bank on Oakland is to help low-income families gain access to mainstream financial services.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Investment & Personal Finance, Children
The IDA program is designed to help young people enter the financial mainstream, gain financial stability and build assets.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Educational Attainment, Teens
College Track's goal is to transform low-income communities into places where college readiness and college graduation are the norms by providing direct service, community partnerships, and advocacy.
Filed under Good Idea, Education / School Environment, Children, Teens
The goal of the Edible Schoolyard program is to teach students about gardening, cooking, and healthy eating through the creation and maintenance of an organic garden.