community mapping
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Community Mapping Presentation
Community Mapping
Strengths Map
Primary building blocks• Gifts of labeled people -Home Depot and WALMART, Hiring people with handicaps • Local businesses, associations of business - Biscuit and Bone bakery - Hair salon
Secondary Building blocks• Private and Non-profit organizations - University - Schools
Potential building blocks• Vacant land • Energy and waste resources - The abundance of un used land could be used as assets - Recycling stations, could reduce energy costs
Community walkThe daily lived realities are-Work-Education-Food-The people are busier during certain times of the day
The commonalities in the community are-Most of the locals own their homes, rentals low-Many locals are employed-Ages of locals range from 1-65, mostly families
Differences-More artistic talent in the community than in other areas
Strengths-The communities primary building blocks-The people-Businesses
Community WalkThe challenges that exist are-Poor air quality-No social service agencies-No Medical services-Crime
Services that exist are -Banks -Churches-Restaurants-Service stations-Fire station-Businesses-Retail-Grocery-transportation-Handicapped services
The local ethnicities are diverse, with white people being the majority
The life span seems to go right across from 1-65 on average, and a few elderly
The activities that are common for most of the locals are walking, skating and baseball
College Heights Community
Map OneNeeds or Issues
• Recycling Station• Better snow removal system, with more consistency• More garbage cans for public use• More trails or paths for walking• Increased amount of side walks• Added bus services• Increased lighting• Dog park• Youth entertainment• Crime
Map twoStrengths and capacities
• Easy access to shopping• Schools• Locally owned business• Shopping• Restaurants• Banks• Transit• Recreation• Veterinary clinic• Grocery stores• Gas stations
The Vision for Cityand the communities
Associations
• Recreation groups• Charitable groups• Business organizations• Religious groups• Social groups• Neighbourhood groups• Hobby and collector groups• Education
Community Interests
Interests for future change in the community from the residents
• Dog park • Youth entertainment• Restaurants-fine dining• Added bus routes• Weed and pest control• Added street lights
College Heights Community Association
Community Hall Community Association Web Page
Community Building
Institutions
• Schools• University• Fire department• Churches• Community Association
Individuals
• Gifts, Skills, Capacities, Knowledge and Traits of:• Youth • Older Adults• Welfare Recipients• People with Disabilities• Students• Parents• Entrepreneurs
Physical Space
• Parks• Playgrounds• Parking lots• Paths• Picnic areas• Housing• Vacant Land • Buildings• Bus stops• Streets• Facilities
Community Recreation• Out door ice rink• Maintained by locals
Local Economy
• Businesses• Merchants• Consumer Expenditures• Banks
Community Changes