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Aberdeen, S.D. - µSA
The information in our study covers the Aberdeen, S.D., Micropolitan Statistical Area.
In each community, the Knight Soul of the Community study identified factors that emotionally attach residents to where they live 
Community Strengths & Weaknesses
How to read the motion chart?
The chart below examines the drivers for community attachment (Basic Services, Economy, Safety, Leadership, Education, Aesthetics, Social Offerings, Openness, Social Capital, Civic Involvement).
February 07, 2011
Knight Soul of the Community 2010: Aberdeen Implications
The purpose of Knight Soul of the Community is to provide communities a roadmap for understanding what attaches residents to their community and why it matters – not to be prescriptive on what communities should do with the information. However, the findings do point to some general implications and suggestions, some of which the community may be already undertaking, or provide new opportunities for consideration.
November 15, 2010
'New research: If you love your town, prosperity follows'
From The Christian Science Monitor:
If you sometimes stop and wonder why you donate to your local school’s annual fundraiser, help plant trees on your town’s main drag or offer free hot cocoa at every street fair, the answer is because you're either very generous or you know what's good for your local economy.
September 28, 2009
Thoughts on the findings in Aberdeen (2009)
Anne Corriston is Knight's program director for Aberdeen.
My first visit to Aberdeen was in January 2005. A few months later, I returned to participate in a community forum sponsored by Knight Foundation.
Business leaders, artists, teachers, people looking for work - they were there to help us create a vision for a better Aberdeen. I remember asking one man why he was there. "I'm not sure, I'm just hoping I can start to feel better about this place!" he exclaimed.
Discover the soul of your community
Great schools, affordable health care and safe streets all help create strong communities. But is there something deeper that draws people to a city – that makes them want to put down roots and build a life?
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