What are the current weaknesses of your community that you can control internally? Here are some examples of “climate weaknesses:”
- Lack of water drainage, good roads
- Lack of local food/water resources
- Weak infrastructure/buildings
- Lack of emergency services
- Dependency on one or few industries
- Lack of self-sufficiency
- Old, dirty energy
- Polluted air/water
Examples of typical community weaknesses also include (and could be exacerbated by climate change):
- Lack of public spaces
- Not enough trees
- Public buildings need repair
- Parking
- Crime / Drugs
- Empty storefronts
- Neglected buildings and neighborhoods
- Lack of services e.g. automotive, gas
- Waste management problems
- Lack of cultural activities
- Lack of bike lanes
- Far from Interstates
- Not enough local agriculture
- Cell / Internet service
- Lack of eating out options
- Few affordable housing options
- No care for children/seniors
- High poverty rate
- Lack of good job opportunities