for Policy ResearchMapping Community Capacity1No one can doubt that our older cities these days are deeply troubled places2creativity and intelligence on the survivalmotivated challenge of outwitting ID: 898021
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1 Program on Community DevelopmentL. McKni
Program on Community DevelopmentL. McKnightP. Kretzmann for Policy Research Mapping Community Capacity 1No one can doubt that our older cities these days are deeply troubled places. 2creativity and intelligence on the survival-motiv
2 ated challenge of outwitting the 3conduc
ated challenge of outwitting the 3conducting "needs surveys." The result is a map of the neighborhood's illiteracy, 4Therefore, we will "map" community assets based upon the accessibility of.1 1 5example, people have begun a new as
3 sociation of home health care providers
sociation of home health care providers 2 2A report of these initiatives, , is available from of Publications, Institute for Policy Research, 6neighborhood people has been rediscovered and gifts, contributions, and3
4 3in most Associatio
3in most Associational Map," is 7are the infrastructure of working neighborhoods. Those involved in the4 4A guide to inventorying local associations titled 8Cultural organizations 9SummaryCitizens associations
5 Home-based enterprises Cultural organiza
Home-based enterprises Cultural organizationsPersonal income Communications organizationsGifts of labeled people Religious organizations 10mobilizing community capacities. 115 5A short pamphlet, "A Participation in the for Policy 12
6 Parks. 13PoliceSocial service agenciesL
Parks. 13PoliceSocial service agenciesLibrariesFire departmentsParks 146 very substantial "infrastructure" investments. In downtown areas, these dollars 6 15neighborhood people to think of themselves in terms of deficiencies in or
7 der to 16 Neighborhood Needs Map illness
der to 16 Neighborhood Needs Map illnessUnemploymentGangsBoarded-upbuildings CrimeLeadpoisoningPollutionIlliteracyTrDropouts Slum housingDrugabuseTeenagepregnancyHomelessnessBrokenfamiliesChild abuse 17It is true that this map of ne
8 eds is accurate. But, it is also true t
eds is accurate. But, it is also true that it is only territory as the Neighborhood Assets Map Information Public Information PARKS HOGifts ofLabeledIndividualCapacitiesReligiousOrganizationsIndividualBusinessesCitizensAssociations
9 CulturalOrganizationsLIBRARIESPUBLICSCHO
CulturalOrganizationsLIBRARIESPUBLICSCHOOLSHome-Based EnterpriseSOCIALSERVICEENERGY/WASTE RESOURCES ImprovementExpendituresHIGHER Associationsof Business :Assets and capacities located inside the neighborhood, largely under Seconda
10 ry Building Blocks: :Resources origin
ry Building Blocks: :Resources originating outside the neighborhood, 18Which act most effectively as "Assetassetscommunity, how might we 19are well-suited to the challenge of asset development. But in many communities, 201.many
11 and asthe map ofThe become 21 Hello.
and asthe map ofThe become 21 Hello. IÕm _________________________ with the Uptown Center of Hull House orHoward Area Community Center. WeÕre talking to local people about what skills they have.With this information, we hope t
12 o help people start businesses. IÕd li
o help people start businesses. IÕd like to ask you somequestions about your skills and where you have used them. Your participation is voluntary,neighborhood businesses. ItÕs an extensive list, so I hope youÕll bear with me.
13 IÕll read theskills and you stop me wh
IÕll read theskills and you stop me whenever we get to one you have. We are interested in your skillsand abilities. These are skills and abilities youÕve learned through experience in the homeHull House; and John McKnight, Nort
14 hwestern University. Use of this invent
hwestern University. Use of this inventory is encouraged and grantedMcKnight, at the folllowing address, regarding how the inventory is used. John McKnight, NorthwesternUniversity, Center for Urban Affairs and Policy Research, 204
15 0 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60
0 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208- I.Maintenance1.Window Washing2.Floor Waxing or Mopping3.Washing and Cleaning Carpets/Rugs4.Routing Clogged Drains5.Using a Handtruck in a Business6.Caulking7.General Household Cleaning8.F
16 ixing Leaky Faucets9.Mowing Lawns10.Plan
ixing Leaky Faucets9.Mowing Lawns10.Planting & Caring for Gardens11.Pruning Trees & Shrubbery12.Cleaning/Maintaining Swimming Pools13.Floor Sanding or Stripping14.Wood Stripping/RefinishingII.Health1.Caring for the Elderly2.Caring f
17 or the Mentally Ill3.Caring for the Sick
or the Mentally Ill3.Caring for the Sick4.Caring for the Physically Disabled YES ANSWERED TO ITEMS 1, 2, 3 OR 4,ASK THE FOLLOWING:)Now, I would like to knowabout the 5.Bathing6.Feeding7.Preparing Special Diets8.Exercising and Escor
18 ting9.Grooming10.Dressing11.Making the P
ting9.Grooming10.Dressing11.Making the Person Feel at Ease III.Construction of a Building 1.Painting2.Porch Construction or Repair3.Tearing Down Buildings4.Knocking Out Walls5.Wall Papering6.Furniture Repairs7.Repairing Locks8.Buil
19 ding Garages9.Bathroom Modernization10.
ding Garages9.Bathroom Modernization10.Building Room Additions11.Tile Work12.Installing Drywall & Taping13.Plumbing Repairs14.Electrical Repairs15.Bricklaying & Masonry16.Cabinetmaking17.Kitchen Modernization18.Furniture Making19.I
20 nstalling Insulation20.Plastering21.Sold
nstalling Insulation20.Plastering21.Soldering & Welding22.Concrete Work (sidewalks)23.Installing Floor Coverings24.Repairing Chimneys25.Heating/Cooling System Installation26.Putting on Siding27.Tuckpointing28.Cleaning Chimneys (chim
21 ney sweep)29.Installing Windows30.Build
ney sweep)29.Installing Windows30.Building Swimming Pools31.Carpentry Skills32.Roofing Repair or Installation IV.Office1.Typing (words per minute_____)2.Operating Adding Machine/Calculator3.Filing Alphabetically/Numerically4.Taking
22 Phone Messages5.Writing Business Letter
Phone Messages5.Writing Business Letters (not typing)6.Receiving Phone Orders7.Operating Switchboard8.Keeping Track of Supplies9.Shorthand or Speedwriting10.Bookkeeping11.Entering Information into Computer12.Word ProcessingV.Operat
23 ing Equipment &1.Repairing Radios, TVs,
ing Equipment &1.Repairing Radios, TVs, VCRs,2.Repairing Other Small Appliances3.Repairing Automobiles4.Repairing Trucks/Buses5.Repairing Auto/Truck/Bus Bodies6.Using a Forklift7.Repairing Large Household Equipment8.Repairing Heatin
24 g &9.Operating a Dump Truck10.Fixing Was
g &9.Operating a Dump Truck10.Fixing Washers/Dryers11.Repairing Elevators12.Operating a Crane13.Assembling Items VI.Food1.Catering2.Serving Food to Large Numbers3.Preparing Meals for Large Numbers4.Clearing/Setting Tables for Large
25 5.Washing Dishes for Large Numbers6.Oper
5.Washing Dishes for Large Numbers6.Operating Commercial Food7.Bartending8.Meatcutting9.BakingVII.Transportation1.Driving a Car2.Driving a Van3.Driving a Bus4.Driving a Taxi5.Driving a Tractor Trailer6.Driving a Commercial Truck7.Dr
26 iving a Vehicle /Delivering Goods8.Hauli
iving a Vehicle /Delivering Goods8.Hauling9.Operating Farm Equipment10.Driving an AmbulanceVIII.Child Care1.Caring for Babies (under 1 year)2.Caring for Children (1 to 6)3.Caring for Children (7 to 13)4.Taking Children on Field Trip
27 s IX.Supervision1.Writing Reports2.Filli
s IX.Supervision1.Writing Reports2.Filling out Forms3.Planning Work for Other People4.Directing the Work of Other People5.Making a Budget6.Keeping Records of All Your Activities7.Interviewing PeopleX.Sales1.Operating a Cash Register
28 2.Selling Products Wholesale3.Selling Pr
2.Selling Products Wholesale3.Selling Products Retail4.Selling Services5.How have you sold theseXI.Music1.Singing2.Play an Instrument XII.Security1.Guarding Residential Property2.Guarding Commercial Property3.Guarding Industrial Pro
29 perty4.Armed Guard5.Crowd Control6.Usher
perty4.Armed Guard5.Crowd Control6.Ushering at Major Events7.Installing Alarms or Security Systems8.Repairing Alarms or Security Systems9.FirefightingXIII.Other1.Upholstering2.Sewing3.Dressmaking4.Crocheting5.Knitting6.Tailoring7.Mo
30 ving Furniture or Equipment8.Managing Pr
ving Furniture or Equipment8.Managing Property9.Assisting in the Classroom10.Hair Dressing11.Hair Cutting12.Phone Surveys13.Jewelry or Watch RepairXIV.SkillsA.Are there any other skills that you have which we havenÕt mentioned? B.W
31 hen you think about your skills, what th
hen you think about your skills, what three things do you think you do best?C.Which of all your skills are good enough that other people would hire you to doD.What three skills would you most like to learn?E.Are there any skills you
32 would like to teach?F.Please describe o
would like to teach?F.Please describe other special interests or activities that you have been involved G.Have you ever organized or helped organize any of the following communityactivi-1._____Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts2._____Church F
33 undraisers3._____Bingo4._____School-Pare
undraisers3._____Bingo4._____School-Parent Associations5._____Sports Teams6._____Camp Trips for Kids7._____Field Trips8._____Political Campaigns9._____Block Clubs10._____Community Groups11._____Rummage Sales12._____Yard Sales13.____
34 _Church Suppers14._____Community Gardens
_Church Suppers14._____Community GardensH.Have you ever worked on a farm? If so, where and what did you do?A.Are you currently employed? Yes ______ No ______1.If employed, what is your job title and what skills do you use on
35 the job?_______________________________
the job?___________________________________________________________9 A. Are you employed part-time or full-time? _________________________B. If working part-time, would you like additional work?Yes ______ No ______ B.What were
36 your previous jobs?C.Have you ever been
your previous jobs?C.Have you ever been self-employed? Yes ______ No _______ D.Have you ever operated a business from your home? Yes _____ No _____ A.How many years of school did you complete? (Please circle)B.Do you have a GED?
37 Yes _____ No _____ C.Have you participat
Yes _____ No _____ C.Have you participated in any training programs that were not part of your 2.What kind of work did that training prepare you for?A.Have you ever considered starting a business? Yes _____ No _____ 2.Did you plan
38 to start it alone or with other people?3
to start it alone or with other people?3.Did you plan to operate it out of your home? Yes _____No _____B.Are you currently earning money on your own through the sale of services 2.Whom do you sell to?3.How do you do this?C.What typ
39 es of businesses are needed in the neigh
es of businesses are needed in the neighborhood?D.What businesses do we have in the neighborhood which are so unsatisfactory E.What is the biggest obstacle you face in starting a business? APPENDIX BInstitute for Policy Researchyout