Glossary of Terms
Active Living
A way of life in which physical, social, mental, emotional, and spiritual activities are valued and are integrated into daily living.
Asset Map
Asset mapping is a process whereby a community’s assets are specifically identified, described, and often visualized geographically on a map. Asset mapping is the process by which information and data is gathered regarding the needs of a community. Assessments are conducted to determine specified needs and strengths which leads to the development of a Just Community roadmap.
Backbone Organization
An organization dedicated to coordinating and managing district or neighborhood activities. The backbone organization may be an entity that is separate and distinct from the district or neighborhood decision-making body.
Baseline Assessment
A comprehensive, quantitative appraisal of a district or neighborhood’s current performance characteristics as measured by indicators.
Neighborhood
A subarea of a community with a distinct identity, character, and/or planning area boundary; equivalent to district.
Objective
A desired outcome that contributes to achievement of each Commitment.
Policy
A law, regulatory measure, courses of action, and funding priority concerning a given topic promulgated by a governmental entity or its representatives.
Program
An ongoing service or activity that implements a Roadmap strategy. A program may execute multiple subprojects.
Project
A discrete effort, such as a capital improvement, that implements a Roadmap strategy.