Neighbourhood Transformation: New Neighbourhood

WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW

• Demographic
• Socio-economic: income, work status
• Ethnic Makeup
• Churches & Schools
• Neighbourhood Associations
• Sports Teams
• Community Events
• What is missing?
• Health Clinics
• Services Available
• Are there problem areas?
• Shopping
• Public Transit (bus routes)
• Parks
• Leisure Activities
• Community Centres
• How long in the neighbourhood?
• Police Services
• Community Pride

HOW YOU CAN GET THIS INFORMATION

• Networking
• Survey
• Observations
• Talk to neighbours (informal)
• Sporting Events
• Small business owners
• Open house ; BBQ, garage sales
• Local Social Clubs
• Radio Shows
• Fliers
• Local Newspapers

WHERE TO GET IT

• Libraries (Local and University Libraries)
• Recreational Facilities
• Early Years Centres
• Retirement Centres
• Neighbourhood Watch
• Local Restaurants
• Tim Horton’s
• Neighbourhood Bar
• Mall, Shopping Centres, Grocery Stores
• Public Health
• Real Estate Board
• MPP, City Council, MP
• School Board, Local School
• Local Churches
• Walking the neighbourhood
• Prayer walk