EDC, together with the San Diego Association of Governments, collaborated to produce an index that benchmarks our region's performance against 18 regional competitors and the nation.

Using a composite index constructed from quality-of-life indicators representing three broad areas – the economy, the environment, and social equity – the 2005 Index measures the success of our efforts and the pace of our progress. It is a tool designed to keep the region focused and moving forward in confronting the myriad challenges to competitiveness. The ultimate goal is to create a broad-based, collaborative effort to face those challenges head-on.