Planting Churches among the City's Poor - Volume 1

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5. To what extent is the property adequately repaired and maintained? Why? 6. How many of the residents of the community lack adequate housing? What is the number of homeless people in this neighborhood? 7. How many hotels, rooming houses, trailer camps, and other facilities exist for transients and the homeless? 8. How does the housing opportunities in your neighborhood compare to dwellings in neighboring communities? 9. Who are the individuals in charge of public housing administration in this area? Who are the key Realtors and realty agencies here? 10. What is the number of government units and housing in the area? Are there any government housing projects? If so, how many currently live in these homes/apartments/duplexes? 11. What are the current building projects taking place in the community that have the potential to change the current housing situation? 12. What innovate housing alternatives exist for the poor and needy in this area? 13. According to population trends, what will the community need in obtain or change in light of its future housing needs? IV. What Is the Economic Condition and Character of the Community? 1. What is the income range of the people in our community? What tax brackets are represented within it? 2. How do most of its residents earn their living? 3. What percentage of the communities working population commute outside of the community to work? 4. What percentage of community residents are unemployed? Stratify your answer according to population differences in race, gender, ethnicity, education level, etc. 5. What is the standard of living in the community compared to other communities nearby, and the city at large? 6. What opportunities and/or problems do most residents encounter in finding or maintaining employment? 7. Are commercial interests running high here? Why or why not?