EARTH SUMMIT+5 Special Session of the General Assembly to Review and Appraise the Implementation of Agenda 21 New York, 23-27 June 1997 SUCCESS STORIES FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

	Jacksonville Community Council Inc.
	Location	United States of America (North America).
	Responsible organization	Jacksonville Community Council Inc., Citizen's Groups and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
	Description	The Jacksonville Community Council Inc. (JCCI), a community-based citizens' organization, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, launched a project to monitor and improve the local quality of life. The quality-of-life model comprises: education, the economy, public safety, health, the natural environment, the social environment, government/politics, recreation/culture, and mobility. Quality indicators were selected in each category. The annual report cards enabled the community to see both past and future trends. Changes brought about by this project include: a decrease in the school drop-out rate, monitoring of water quality in the local river, and funding of programmes to foster interracial harmony. JCCI has produced a replication kit which can be used by other communities wishing to launch a similar endeavour.
	Issues addressed	Use of indicators to monitor and evaluate community issues.
	Objectives	To make residents aware of their quality of life through indicators.
	Results achieved	Residents have taken action on issues of importance to them.
	Lessons learned	Community participation works.
	Financing	Funding provided by the Jacksonville Community Council Inc. and the Chamber of Commerce.
	Contact	Marian Chambers, 3717 Duval Drive, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 USA Tel: (904) 285 6556 - Fax: (904) 285 6556