Welcome

Community Research Partners is a unique nonprofit research center. We connect theory with practice and bring clarity to complex issues, creating high quality products and resources for funders, clients, and communities.

Since 2000, CRP has undertaken over 150 programs and projects, both within and outside of central Ohio. CRP works in a wide range of fields, including human services, education, health, housing, employment, safety, poverty, community development, and race and diversity. We bring a holistic perspective to our work with policymakers, program providers, and community organizations.

CRP is a partnership of the City of Columbus, United Way of Central Ohio, the John Glenn School of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University, and the Franklin County Commissioners.

Featured Project

Benchmarking Central Ohio 2008

The Columbus Partnership

On April 2, 2008, Benchmarking Central Ohio 2008 was released at a forum at the Columbus Metropolitan Club. The report assesses how the 8-county Columbus metropolitan area is doing, in comparison to 15 other metro areas, using a panel of 60 diverse indicators. The indicators focus on four broad areas—population vitality, economic strength, personal prosperity, and community well-being—each of which describes a facet of the community that contributes to economic competitiveness. The research was commissioned by The Columbus Partnership, a CEO organization of 30 top business and community leaders in central Ohio whose mission is to improve the economy of central Ohio and be a catalyst for growth in the region. The 2008 report represents the second year of the project.