Childcare facilities | Climate |
Community life | Community support |
Cost of living | Crime rates |
Cultural life | Cultures |
Economic conditions | Economic stability |
Educational institutions | Emergency services |
Employment opportunities | Energy infrastructure |
Families | Governments |
Green space | Healthcare facilities |
Historical buildings | Housing |
Languages | Local businesses |
Media environment | Museums |
Newspapers | Parks |
Physical infrastructure | Places of scenic beauty |
Political stability | Political systems |
Pollution | Public safety |
Recreational facilities | Religious institutions |
Social groups | Social infrastructure |
Social norms | Sports leagues |
Tourist attractions | Traditions |
Transportation systems | Water infrastructure |
Community Infrastructure
Foundational services that support the economy and quality of life for a geographical community such as a city or neighborhood.
Cultural Environment
The cultures that shape life in a community. Cultures often overlap in complex ways such that more than one culture typically exists in a community. For example, a neighborhood shaped by national culture, city culture and multiple ethnic cultures.
Economic Conditions
The economic conditions, opportunities and potential of a community. For example, a city with enduring cultural and natural attractions that has a competitive advantage in the tourism industry that can be sustained over time.
Demographics
The structure of a community such as a community with many young families or many retired persons.
Community Life
Social and cultural opportunities in the community. For example, a community theater group that gives locals the chance to engage in performing art.
Discussion
A community refers to a geographical place such as a city, town or neighborhood. In practice, this term is also commonly used to refer to social groups that are geographically distributed.| Overview: Community Context | ||
Type | ||
Definition (1) | The environment and conditions that shape life at a geographical place. | |
Definition (2) | The environment and conditions that shape the experience and quality of life of a social group. | |
Also Known As | Community Environment | |
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