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Indicator 4. Increasing Community Resident Assets |
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| 4.A. Percentage of homes that are owner-occupied. Owner occupation varies radically across the country and is related to socioeconomic status. Home ownership increases commitment to community of place. It also provides an important asset that helps buffer economic change. |
Census data, survey of homeowners, banks, and credit institutions, town clerk | Survey |
| 4.B. Number and percentage of homes with more than one phone line. Home-based business can often be found in rural areas. When those businesses increase in volume, they often get a second phone line to provide for it. In addition, as households become more affluent, a second line may be acquired for a modem. |
Local phone company | Written or phone request to the phone company |
| 4.C. Building permits for existing homes. While environmental integrity may require limiting population growth, an indication that local citizens are increasing their assets is when they add on to their existing property, thus increasing its value. |
City or county records | Written or phone request to public official in charge of records |
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