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Southern Mid-Coast Region Assets

Andrew JawitzAndrew Jawitz

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The Southern Mid-Coast Region Assets mind map, centered on Brunswick, Maine, inventories 71 assets across 7 categories: Built, Social, Economic, Natural, Political, Cultural, and Vibrant Local Food Economy. This template serves planners, community developers, and researchers mapping regional strengths. Key nodes include 'Bowdoin College', 'Brunswick Landing Property', and 'Vibrant Local-Gourmet Restaurant Industry'. The map is organized as a radial diagram with each branch representing a capital type, enabling quick visual assessment of community resources.

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When to use this template

Urban planners and municipal officials

Conducting a community needs assessment for a regional development plan

Nonprofit grant writers and community advocates

Preparing a grant application for infrastructure or cultural projects

University instructors and students

Teaching a course on community asset mapping or regional geography

How to use this template

Step 1

Open and Review the Asset Framework

Launch the template in Xmind to explore the seven predefined asset categories centered around the Brunswick regional core.

Step 2

Customize Nodes with Local Data

Replace the existing placeholder assets with your specific regional data by editing node titles and adding new child branches.

Step 3

Style and Export Your Map

Apply custom colors and icons to prioritize assets before exporting the final diagram as a PDF or image for stakeholders.

Frequently asked questions

It's a community asset mapping template that inventories built, social, economic, natural, political, cultural, and food economy resources in the Brunswick, Maine area, useful for strategic planning and grant writing.

The map is divided into 7 main branches: Built, Social, Economic, Natural, Political, Cultural, and Vibrant Local Food Economy, each with specific sub-nodes like 'Bowdoin College' or 'Working Waterfront'.

Yes, you can edit the .xmind file in Xmind to replace node names and add your local assets, adapting the categories to fit your community.

Built assets include historic walkable areas, Bowdoin College museums, transit-oriented development with a Rail Hub, Brunswick Landing Property, and the Downtown Mall.

Yes, cultural assets cover Bowdoin College's art and arctic museums, Maine State Music Theater, The Theater Project, Spindleworks, art galleries, and the Pejepscot Historical Society.

It provides a visual inventory of strengths across multiple capitals, helping stakeholders identify leverage points for economic growth, social cohesion, and sustainable planning.

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