Parachute: My ideal community

You have a couple options to answer the following questions.  You can write a paragraph (3-4 sentences) for each question, you can draw a detailed picture, or you can do a mix of both (draw a picture with some detailed labels).  You will not be judged on your writing or drawing skill, just on your level of depth in considering the question.

Not all of life's options are below!  These are just ideas to get you started

When considering your ideal community, think about the following:

Geographical features:  Do you want to live...

• In or near the mountains? near the coast? in the desert? on the plains?
• In a small town (fewer than 5,000 people), a medium-sized city (5,000 to 20,000), a large city (20,000 to 500,000) a major metropolitan area (500,000 or larger)?
• In a rural area with a town or city within a reasonable distance, or in an isolated area far from "civilization"?

People: Do you prefer...

• a good mix of age, ethhnic, economic, and religious groups?  
• mostly people your own age or in your own ethnic, economic, or religious group?  Living where you already have friends or family or in a place where everyone is new?

Neighborhood/Housing:  Do you prefer living...

• In an aparment or condo?
• In a subdivision?  
• In a single-family house?

Culture: What is important to you...

• good bookstrores, art galleries, libraries, and museums?
• Movie theaters? Music,dance, and the arts?
• A local semipro or pro sports team?

Educational opportunities: What is important to you...

• Personal enrichment classes?  Community center free classes?
• Professional development classes?
• A college or university?

Recreation: What would you like your community to have...

• Good parks?  Bike paths, walking/hikingrails?
• Community sports leagues and facilities?

Community:  What is important to you...

• Commute by car?
• Ability to take mass transit to work?
• Being able to walk or bike to work?

If you get done early: look around this website, referenced in the "Visit Aurora" video: http://www.thecityofaurora.com/

Visit Aurora: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4vxeSlJ-WY

Denver video: https://vimeo.com/71132454