District of Sooke Launches Community Data Portal

Today, the District of Sooke launched a Community Data Portal. The user-friendly data portal makes information, research and analysis more accessible to community stakeholders and businesses seeking data to make decisions about investing in Sooke.

The Data Portal can be accessed through the District of Sooke website or directly at community-profile.sooke.ca. Using the mobile-friendly tool, stakeholders can search community information while simultaneously analyzing demographic, labour force, housing information, and more. The tool also provides a visual presentation of the data with charts, graphs, and infographics. Reports can be dynamically sorted and downloaded, too.

Giving users direct access to many data points and the most accurate, up-to-date information on the District helps showcase the opportunity available and the value of investing in Sooke.

Quotes:

Mayor Maja Tait, District of Sooke –

“Through the new community profile site, information is more timely and accessible to assist residents and community stakeholders in becoming more informed about what is happening within our community in the realms of population, housing, and much more.”

Britt Santowski, Executive Director Sooke Chamber of Commerce –

“This tool lets business owners dive into a comprehensive look of all-things-Sooke. A bird’s eye view or granular detail. This is an excellent information-rich initiative that will help present and future businesses plan and expand!”