Clean air | Clean water |
Low pollution | Food and nutrition |
Education | Housing |
Adequate clothing | Health and healthcare |
Job opportunities | Rights & freedoms |
Business opportunities | Safety |
Protection from harm | Disaster resilience |
Disaster recovery | Security of person |
Transportation | Social needs |
Shared experiences | Social inclusion |
Sense of shared identity and experience | Social trust |
Respect | Dignity |
Social interaction | Networking opportunities |
Mental health support | Recreational activities |
Play spaces | Green space |
Sports teams and activities | Technology access |
Exercise | Training |
Literacy | Cultural life |
Creative expression | Language learning |
Language immersion | Justice & fairness |
Freedom from discrimination | Social stability |
Shared traditions | Emotional support and understanding |
Income | Savings and wealth |
Affordable and fair taxes | Affordable cost of living |
Affordable utilities | Sense of place |
Economic stability | Economic security |
Economic rights such as the right to run a business | Books |
Information access | Digital literacy and inclusion |
Heritage and a sense of connection with the past | Music |
Opportunities to perform an art or talent | Youth activities |
Rewarding work | Fulfilling experiences |
Access for people with disabilities | Childcare |
Elderly care | Entertainment & storytelling |
Political participation | Political voice and involvement in community decisions |
Right to vote | Privacy |
Religious freedom | Freedom of speech |
Freedom of movement | Right to found a family |
Wellness |
Overview
Community needs are the foundational requirements that are necessary for the quality of life and thriving of a community.
Summary
Community needs are the extended human needs of the people who live in a place. This includes services, infrastructure, economic opportunities, social support and access to environments.
