Assessment Tools

ResourceDescription

Community Health Needs Assessments 

Community Commons offers online, map-based tools to support the development of Community Health Needs Assessment from existing data.
School Physical Activity and Nutrition Environment Tool (SPAN-ET) Tools for assessing retail food environments; Includes tools for grocery stores, corner stores, and restaurants.
Local Food Policy Audit Assessment of a locale’s food policy climate. Includes four categories: Promoting Local Food, Sustainability, and Community Food Security; Zoning and Land Use; Addressing Public Health and Food Access; and Fostering Social Equity.
Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety

Community-based tools to assess and improve pedestrian safety.

 Includes a Walkability Checklist and a Bikability Checklist 

The Community Tool BoxOnline resource with information about a number of different assessment strategies.
Community Asset MappingTool for asset-based community assessments.