Good investments begin with good data. In times of scarce resources and great uncertainty, making the right investment decision is more critical than ever.

Whether it’s analyzing local residential real estate markets to target investment or assessing programs to improve effectiveness and efficiency, both public and private investors turn to TRF for finding evidence-based solutions to public policy problems and developing actionable frameworks to guide their strategies.

TRF’s belief in the value of good data was the impetus for PolicyMap, our online data analysis and mapping platform. Through PolicyMap, we’ve been able to make data accessible and easier to share while providing a range of tools, from mapping to market reports, to help users understand the information. PolicyMap now has over 10,000 data indicators and has become the most comprehensive geospatial data repository on the web in two short years. In addition to offering subscriptions to federal agencies, Federal Reserve Banks and CDFIs, PolicyMap also offers sophisticated data licensing options to varied clients, including the National Association of Realtors.