Items:

Participation
1. I support the local school whenever I can
2. I attend local events whenever I can
3. I rarely give my money or time to local groups*
4. Participating in local clubs and events is good for community

Leadership
5. The most important issues affecting [place name] are being addressed
6. If I share my ideas and opinions with local leaders they will listen
7. My townneighbourhood has strong leaders who are moving it forward
8. [Place name]'s community leaders don't work together (C11)*

Connections
9. Most people in the community can be trusted
10. I don't feel welcome to join local groups and activities*
11. Residents are friendly and inclusive of newcomers
12. [Place name] is a close-knit community
13. I have little in common with most people who live here*

Sense of Place
14. I have a good understanding of [place name]'s history
15. I see how economic changes have affected [place name]
16. I am proud to be a resident of [place name]

Community Attitudes
17. [Place name] has a positive future
18. What is good for the neighbourhood is good for me
19. [Place name] residents have many skills and talents
20. [Place name]'s youth often go on to achieve great things

Problem Assessment
21. I frequently discuss community issues with my friends and neighbours
22. I have a good understanding of the strengths and needs of [place name]
23. I am quick to work with others when I see a need within the community
24. [Place name] has had more success than failure in resolving local issues
25. [Place name]'s residents bounce back in hard times
26. If there was a serious problem in this community the people here could get together and solve it

Note. Items with asterisk are reverse-coded

Response Options:
Seven-point Likert-type items for respondents to indicate their level of agreement or disagreement.