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Community Checklist

The following checklist provides a helpful means to assess a community regarding its physical character and conditions, its background and structure, as well as its services and facilities.

Community name_____________________________________

Physical Character And Conditions

Type of community
  [ ]urban
  [ ]suburban
  [ ]rural

Type of terrain
  [ ]hilly
  [ ]flat
  [ ]mixed

What is the town's predominant character
  [ ]tourist
  [ ]college
  [ ]bedroom
  [ ]historic
  [ ]resort
  [ ]company
  [ ]other

Housing density
  [ ]sparse
  [ ]medium
  [ ]dense
  [ ]varied

  How is the area zoned? _______________________________

Does the community have the housing type you will be seeking?
  [ ]yes
  [ ]no

Note any negative features: _______________________________________

Background And Structure

Population

What is the population?______________

Is the community's population
  [ ]growing
  [ ]declining
  [ ]stable

Is the population
  [ ]stable (move infrequently)
  [ ]mobile

Is the average income
  [ ]high
  [ ]upper middle
  [ ]lower middle
  [ ]low

Character and Government

What is the structure and reputation of local government?
__________________________________________________________

Does the community have its own economic base?
  [ ]yes
  [ ]no

Is it
  [ ]uniform (one industry)
  [ ]diverse

Is it
  [ ]declining
  [ ]growing
  [ ]stable

What is the extent of industrial and commercial development?
  [ ]limited
  [ ]moderate
  [ ]extensive

Is the area zoned to your satisfaction?
  [ ]yes
  [ ]no

Is the community
  [ ]self-contained
  [ ]dependent on adjacent communities

Services And Facilities

Transportation

What are traffic conditions?_________________

Is adequate public transportation available?
  [ ]locally
  [ ]to work
  [ ]to metropolitan center(s)

What commuting transportation is available?
  [ ]car
  [ ]carpool
  [ ]bus
  [ ]rail

Distance to nearest highway ___________________________

How many miles to work? ____________

Length of time? __________

What are monthly commuting costs? _________________________

Shopping

Is shopping available?
  [ ]as part of the central business district
  [ ]in major shopping centers
  [ ]through neighborhood stores and services

Municipal Services and Resources

  [ ]electricity
  [ ]fuel oil
  [ ]garbage collection
  [ ]gas
  [ ]sewer
  [ ]water
  [ ]snow removal
  [ ]public library
  [ ]active public recreation (parks, playgrounds)

Health Facilities

  [ ]hospital(s)
  [ ]clinics/medical centers
  [ ]specialized medical facilities
  [ ]health clubs

Quality and location___________________________________

Culture and Entertainment

  [ ]music
  [ ]theater (live/films)
  [ ]museums
  [ ]zoos
  [ ]sports arenas
  [ ]nightlife

TV
  [ ]cable
  [ ]antenna

Is reception
  [ ]excellent
  [ ]good
  [ ]fair
  [ ]poor

If you play an instrument, or if you are interested in theater, etc., are there established groups you could join?
  [ ]yes
  [ ]no

Education

Determine those educational facilities required by you in this community. For more in-depth school information, make an appointment with the school superintendent to discuss your children's particular needs.

Are public schools satisfactory?
  [ ]yes
  [ ]no

Educational facilities available:
  [ ]day-care
  [ ]nurseries
  [ ]preschool
  [ ]elementary
  [ ]secondary
  [ ]community college
  [ ]four-year college
  [ ]adult education
  [ ]special education (type) __________________
  [ ]vocational/technical (type)_________________
  [ ]post-graduate (type) ____________________
  [ ]free universities

School name ___________________________________
Address ________________________________________
Phone__________________________________________
School name ____________________________________
Address _________________________________________
Phone___________________________________________
Quality and location _____________________________

Religion

Is a church/synagogue/house of worship of your choice available?
  [ ]yes
  [ ]no

Recreational Sports Activities/Facilities

  [ ]baseball
  [ ]YMCA/YWCA
  [ ]hockey
  [ ]public swimming
  [ ]country club
  [ ]public golf course
  [ ]health club
  [ ]public tennis court
  [ ]soccer
  [ ]riding stables
  [ ]football
  [ ]other

Impressions

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