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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