Community mapping

1. Leah Healey Hums 1581 Community Mapping Presentation

2. Community Mapping

3. 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

4. Community walk The 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

5. Community Walk The 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

6. College Heights Community

7. Map One Needs 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

8. Map two Strengths and capacities Easy access to shopping Schools Locally owned business Shopping Restaurants Banks Transit Recreation Veterinary clinic Grocery stores Gas stations

9. The Vision for City a nd the communities

10. Associations Recreation groups Charitable groups Business organizations Religious groups Social groups Neighbourhood groups Hobby and collector groups Education

11. 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

12. College Heights Community Association Community Hall Community Association Web Page

13. Community Building

14. Institutions Schools University Fire department Churches Community Association

15. Individuals Gifts, Skills, Capacities, Knowledge and Traits of: Youth Older Adults Welfare Recipients People with Disabilities Students Parents Entrepreneurs

16. Physical Space Parks Playgrounds Parking lots Paths Picnic areas Housing Vacant Land Buildings Bus stops Streets Facilities

17. Community Recreation Out door ice rink Maintained by locals

18. Local Economy Businesses Merchants Consumer Expenditures Banks

19. Community Changes