CBPR Community Asset Map

Using the same place you chose for part 2 of this activity (your Photovoice Project), now create a map of the place’s assets and strengths. Use PowerPoint to develop your map and address the following steps:

1. Choose your community: Select a community you have access to and interest in. It could be your neighborhood, a specific cultural district, or a community facing a particular challenge.
2. Map your Community: Identify and map the physical assets of the community, such as parks, libraries, schools, and healthcare facilities. Go beyond physical spaces and represent social assets like community organizations, faith-based groups, and resident associations. Consider the human assets within the community residents with specific skills, knowledge, or talents. You can use symbols or icons to represent these.
3. Analyze and Reflect: Once your map is complete, take a step back and analyze the distribution of assets. Are there areas lacking specific resources? Consider how the physical, social, and human assets work together (or don’t) to meet the needs of the community. Reflect on the opportunities and challenges identified by the map.
4. Presentation: Prepare a brief presentation (written or visual) to showcase your community asset map and your analysis. You can also include any insights garnered from your community engagement efforts (if applicable). Please prepare your map in a form that can be uploaded and viewed by other students. Be creative. You can use photos, images, text, or audio to develop your map.