Characteristics of a Place

1. Socio-Economic

1.1. Emploment (opportunities and unemployment)

1.2. Income

1.3. Education

1.4. Status

2. Cultural

2.1. Religion

2.2. Languages spoken (main language)

2.3. Diaspra communities

2.4. Local cultures or traditions

3. Political

3.1. Local, Regional and National Government

3.2. Local groups such as residents associations

4. Built Environment

4.1. Condition of building (maintanence)

4.2. Type of building use (e.g. types of retail)

4.3. Age of buildings

4.4. Style of buildings

4.5. Density of buildings / housing

5. Physical Geography

5.1. Climate

5.2. Terrain - slope angle

5.3. Geology

5.4. Drainage

5.5. Hazards

5.6. Water sources (e.g. river / lake / sea)

6. Demography

6.1. Age Structure

6.2. Ethnicity

6.3. Gender

6.4. Number of people (density)