| General Assets | Specific Assets |
|---|
| Physical Space |
Gardens, parks, playgrounds, parking lots, bike paths, walking paths, forests, preserves, picnic areas, campsites, and fishing spots |
| Local Economy |
Business, consumer expenditures, merchants, chamber of commerce, business associations, banks, credit unions, foundations, and institutional purchasing power |
| Stories |
Of background and personal history, of what you like to do and what you don’t like, of existing and ongoing community issues, of successful community initiatives, of economic growth, of addressing racial issues, of including others who are different, of recognizing the value of your neighbour, of a time when you or your family appreciated and values one another, of a time the community united for change |
| Institutions |
Schools, universities, community colleges, police departments, hospitals, libraries, social service agencies, non profits, museums, fire departments, and foundations |
| Associations |
Block clubs, business organizations, animal care, anti-crime, charitable , cultural, education, elderly, environmental, family support, health advocacy & fitness, heritage, hobby & collectors, men’s, mentoring, mutual support, imporovement, recreation, religious, social, union, veteran’s, women’s, and youth groups; neighbourhood, political organizations, and service clubs |
| Individuals |
Gifts, skills, capacities, knowledge, and traits of: youth, older adults, artists, welfare recipients, people with disabilities, students, parents, entrepreneurs, activists, and veterans |