Check out 180 Degrees
Add comment April 30th, 2008
We’re launching a project this week called “180 Degrees: Solutions for a Better Rockford.”
A lot of talented folks have put in a lot of time on the project so far. You should be able to read and see some of that effort by Friday and in print by Sunday if all goes well.
The project started with the simple question of “How did Winnebago County come to have the highest crime rate in the state?”
Of course, there is no simple answer. Education, the economy, crime, culture, and government are so intertwined in that question that all five elements must be addressed if residents in the community are truly to feel safe in their own homes.
As the first step, we’ve started a blog called “180 Degrees” that some of you may not have stumbled onto yet. I encourage you to check it out. The blog entries will give you an idea of the thought process that has driven the project.
