What are some benefits of using a specific model to assess a community? What agencies should be included with the assessment?

The use of a model for the assessment of a community can have many advantages, including a comprehensive and organized approach to obtaining accurate information about that community. Planners can also identify challenges and opportunities in the community and determine the best strategies to address them. They can then evaluate the effect of their interventions. It also provides valuable insight on existing issues, such as those related to housing, public health and economic development.

To improve quality of life in communities, government agencies must play a vital role in developing or implementing the assessment process. This could include local units of government like city councils or county boards; state agencies like human service departments; regional organizations such as metropolitan planning commissions; tribally-recognized governments; federal programs such as Housing & Urban Development (HUD); national organizations such as Centers for Disease Control (CDC); private sector partners like healthcare providers; faith-based groups; advocacy networks; non profits ; academia ; media outlets ; local businesses ; and residents themselves. By engaging all stakeholders involved with understanding various aspects of life within a particular region—it’s possible to gain access to important resources that may not have been available through traditional methods alone.