Think about the things and the people who make a good community a

Membership - that feeling that part of us is invested in the community, that we have a right to belong and feel welcome

Influence - that sense that we have some say in the community issues that affect us and that our perspectives are appreciated and respected

Integration and fulfillment of needs - based on the notion that the community has numerous opportunities for both individual and social fulfillment including basic needs, recreation, and social interaction. Some scholars have referred to this as the meeting the needs of 'whole person' in all our roles, (e. g. goods, services, recreation, desirable social interaction activities etc.)

Shared emotional connection - based in part of shared history or sense of community and quality of interactions within the community