Why community assets?

Engage with residents
Positive story of the community
Highlight community strengths
Recognize gaps
Discuss opportunities
Help mobilize a community

Asset Mapping

Local Assets are the Building Block to Communities
Uncovers talents and skills (resources) found in the community
Internally focused—relies on community, not outsiders
Create your own story of your community•Snapshot process, Not a full inventory

For the complete presentation use the link below.

B. Borden,M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, L.Thomas 2020, Asset Mapping for Humboldt County: Every community has a story, Extension,University of Nevada, Reno

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Buddy Borden

Joseph Lednicky

Marlene Rebori

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Asset Mapping for Humboldt County: Every community has a story

Why community assets?

Engage with residents
Positive story of the community
Highlight community strengths
Recognize gaps
Discuss opportunities
Help mobilize a community

Asset Mapping

Local Assets are the Building Block to Communities
Uncovers talents and skills (resources) found in the community
Internally focused—relies on community, not outsiders
Create your own story of your community•Snapshot process, Not a full inventory

For the complete presentation use the link below.

Published by: B. Borden,M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, L.Thomas, 2020, Asset Mapping for Humboldt County: Every community has a story, Extension,University of Nevada, Reno