A Community Involvement Directory to showcase activities of formal and informal groups, including ways to get involved in their efforts
A Neighborhood Business Directory listing neighborhood businesses and services
An Individual Asset Bank featuring the gifts, talents, interests, and resources of individuals
In addition, you may want to create inventories or maps based on interests or specific topics. For example, you may decide to put together an inventory of:
Transportation: public transportation stops, bike routes, flex car sites, carpooling opportunities, taxi services
Childcare: individuals who provide childcare, are interested in swapping child care or collaborating on play dates
Open Spaces: meeting spaces, parks, playgrounds, walking paths
Food: community gardens, individual/family gardens, fruit trees, urban edibles, farmers markets
Emergency Preparedness: water lines, gas lines, trucks, cell phones, ladders, fire extinguishers
Local Economy: goods and services provided by individuals within the community
Bartering: skills and stuff that neighbors are willing to barter for and share with other neighbors
The Asset Mapping Process
Identifying and mapping assets in your neighborhood or community can be as simple or as in-depth as you like. While each asset mapping project will ultimately involve different steps and outcomes, there are several key elements to consider in the development of your project:
Identify and involve partners
Define your community or neighborhood boundaries
Define the purpose
Determine what types of assets to include
Identify the methods
Report back
More resources are available at:
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research – Asset Mapping
University of Kansas Community Tool Box: Identifying Community Assets and Resources
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