Questions: Assess and Analyze Findings in Leander, Texas 78641

• Religion: What types of religious institutions/organizations do you see? How many? Any data about number of people who attend religious institutions? Do the institutions of one particular religion or sect dominate? Are there separate houses of worship for people of different ethnicities or races, even if they share the same faith?
• Health & Social Services: What evidence of acute or chronic health conditions such as, drug addiction, alcoholism, or mental illness do you observe? What types of clinics, hospitals, doctor offices, etc. are there? Is the hospital accessible to community members? Do you see childcare facilities? Do you see homeless or abuse shelters? Food banks, welfare offices, etc.? Are they concentrated in a particular area? Are they easy to reach by public transportation?
• Economy: Is it a thriving community or a struggling community? What kind of businesses or industries are there? Are there shopping centers or neighborhood stores? Is there a mix of large and small businesses? Are there boarded-up or vacant storefronts? Are there grocery stores within walking distance to homes? Is there local opportunity for employment?
• Religion: What types of religious institutions/organizations do you see? How many? Any data about number of people who attend religious institutions? Do the institutions of one particular religion or sect dominate? Are there separate houses of worship for people of different ethnicities or races, even if they share the same faith?
• Health & Social Services: What evidence of acute or chronic health conditions such as, drug addiction, alcoholism, or mental illness do you observe? What types of clinics, hospitals, doctor offices, etc. are there? Is the hospital accessible to community members? Do you see childcare facilities? Do you see homeless or abuse shelters? Food banks, welfare offices, etc.? Are they concentrated in a particular area? Are they easy to reach by public transportation?
• Economy: Is it a thriving community or a struggling community? What kind of businesses or industries are there? Are there shopping centers or neighborhood stores? Is there a mix of large and small businesses? Are there boarded-up or vacant storefronts? Are there grocery stores within walking distance to homes? Is there local opportunity for employment?
• Transportation: How do people get around? What type of private and public transportation is available? If public transportation exists how accessible is it and how frequently is it available and/or used? Who usually uses it and does it allow relatively easy access to all parts of the community? Is it easy to navigate and use? How much does it cost? Are there major highways nearby? How heavy is the traffic in the community? Is it mostly commercial and industrial (vans, trucks, etc.) or mostly private cars? Is there an issue with rush hour and/or gridlock? Is there much bicycle traffic and/or bike lines? Are there bike racks in many places? Do you see people walking? Can people with disabilities get around easily?
• Safety: What types of protective services are available, fire, police, and ambulance? Where are they located? Are they visible in the community? Do you observe any evidence of criminal behavior? Is the community well-lit at night? Do you feel safe in the community? Crime statistics?
• Politics & Government: Are there signs of political activity, such as election signs or billboards? Is political activity/participation allowed and/or encouraged? Are there protests or demonstrations? Do people tend to get out and vote? Don`t just think in terms of national or state elections. Consider local government and civic involvement (mayor, city council, county representative, sheriff, school board, etc.).
• Communication/Media: Are there local media outlets - radio and TV stations, newspapers, Internet sites devoted to local issues? Are they independent, or are they sponsored or run by government or corporations? Where are their facilities? What types of billboards/advertisements do you see?
• Education: Are there schools in the area? How do they look? What is the nearest elementary/middle school? Are schools well maintained? Are there libraries? Are there children of school age visible in the neighborhood during the day? Are there two- and four-year colleges and/or universities in the community? Where are they located? Do they seem open to the community, or do they seem self-contained and isolated?
• Recreation: Where do people gather? Where do children play? Are parks used by a variety of people?? Are they well kept up? Are there sports facilities - basketball courts, soccer pitches, baseball fields, cricket pitches, pools, etc.? Are they used at night?