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Weave: Social Trust Map

The Aspen Institute PROJECT
Weave: Social Trust Map by The Aspen Institute

credits

Title
  • Weave: Social Trust Map
Entrant
  • The Aspen Institute

About This Project

Summary

The initiative empowers communities to rebuild social trust by creating a data-driven Social Trust Index. Using granular neighborhood data—from civic participation to local gathering places—we map the levers that build trust at the neighborhood level. Our strategy combines data collection and an interactive, localized platform to illuminate and strengthen neighborhood-level trust ecosystems.

Goals & Objectives

To provide hyperlocal, actionable insights into social trust across U.S. neighborhoods. By making trust data visible and accessible, we aimed to inform community leaders and organizations on where to invest in social infrastructure and civic engagement for measurable trust-building impact.

Results & Impact

The platform launched nationally with data for every neighborhood in the US. Community leaders now can identify low-trust zones and target interventions.

the team

Gabriel Plata
  • Creative Director
  • The Aspen Institute
Michael Skolar
  • Creative Director
  • The Aspen Institute
Alvin Chang
  • Journalist-Engineer
  • Polygraph (data visualization studio)
Matt Daniels
  • Journalist-Engineer
  • Polygraph (data visualization studio)
Jared Whalen
  • Journalist-Engineer
  • Polygraph (data visualization studio)