I. The Area
A. Geographical Description
1. Size of area
2. Population
3. Climate, topography, annual and seasonal temperatures, rainfall, etc.
4. Attach a map of the area
B. Historical Data
C. Economic Data
1. Types of industry
2. Unemployment rate
3. Cost-of-living index
II. Recreation and Entertainment
A. Cultural attractions
B. Commercial facilities
C. Parks
D. Spectator sports
E. Amateur sports
III. Civil Government
A. Key personnel in local government
B. Home congressional offices
IV. Organizations
A. Civic
B. Fraternal
C. Women’s groups
D. Youth groups
E. Business groups
F. Labor organizations
G. Veteran’s organizations
V. Housing
A. Housing units available
B. Housing regulations/zoning laws
C. Cost and adequacy
VI. Other Community Facilities and Services
A. Utilities
B. Transportation
1. Highways
2. Buses
3. Taxi services
4. Rail
5. Air
Figure 5-1.–Sample outline for a community’ survey file.
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