Agricultural Cooperatives | Animal Rescue Centers |
Charities | City Council |
City Departments | Clinics |
Colleges | Community Banks |
Community Centers | Community Choirs |
Community Clubs | Community Festivals |
Community Gardens | Community Music Groups |
Community Radio Stations | Community Swimming Pools |
Community Theaters | Courts |
Cultural Centers | Daycare Centers |
Families | Fire Departments |
Hospitals | Housing Cooperatives |
Libraries | Local Businesses |
Local Newspapers | Markets |
Mayor's Office | Nature Reserves |
Parent-Teacher Associations | Parks |
Places of Worship | Police Departments |
Recreation Facilities | Schools |
Senior Centers | Sports Leagues |
Sports Teams | Theater Groups |
Transit Authorities | Universities |
Wildlife Reserves | Youth Clubs |
Summary
Institutions provide some service or function that improves life in a place. As institutions are durable and sustained over time, they provide stability and are a major factor in the long term quality of life of community residents. The following is a basic overview of community institutions with additional examples.
