National trends are important. Local trends are more important. An interactive mapping service from PolicyMap helps leaders to quickly visualize and understand the trends within their communities. The data can reveal racial and economic disparities, identify areas lacking essential services, and help with planning where to deploy various resources and supports. What’s staggering about PolicyMap is the amount of available data: 50,000 indicators. Understanding these and other trends is critical to shaping policy, particularly with strengthening local economies and communities.