Looking for a collection? This is an established community or new community. Is there a specific history?
3. Ethnicity - Have you noticed the indices of different ethnic groups? Specific ethnic shops / restaurants?
4. Values and beliefs - Is there a church, a mosque, a temple? Do you advertise youth groups, children groups, family support?
2. Health and social welfare service - evidence of acute or chronic health condition? Where are social welfare facilities, hospitals, evacuation centers, clinics, and other supporters?
3. Economy - Is it a prosperous community or is it wearing? Are there any places for employment, shops, industries or development?
4. Traffic and safety - How do people go anywhere? Are there buses, private cars, taxis for people with disabilities, taxis, bicycles? What do you see on sidewalks, streets, sidewalks, and those situations? What kind of protection services do you have? Is there informal protection service such as neighborhood surveillance?
Are there signs of political activity? What is the jurisdiction of the government in the community? Is this a small town? Is it a city? Is there a town council?
6. Communication - Is there a public area where people gather? Do you have any evidence of radio, TV, computer etc? Are there any newspaper / bulletin boards or community events announced?
7. Education - Is there a school in that area? How do they look like? Is there a library and computer access to the community center? Is it possible to access education at all levels in the community?
8. Entertainment - Where are the children playing? What is the form of entertainment? Who is involved? Can I use existing facilities? expense?
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