1.3. Mental Mapping and Community Interaction

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is mental mapping?

   Hint

   Think about how you remember locations.

2. 2.

   What are social networks?

   Hint

   What connects people together?

3. 3.

   What is mental mapping?

   • A way of mapping traffic
   • Cognitive visualization of space
   • A type of social network

   Hint

   How do you picture your neighborhood in your mind?

4. 4.

   True or False: Expanding homes to include shops can weaken community ties.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What is the goal of allowing more community interaction?

5. 5.

   Propose a comprehensive community plan post-disaster focused on enhancing social networks and economic recovery. Identify potential challenges and solutions.

   Hint

   Think about what brings people together and how to overcome isolation.

6. 6.

   Design a visual representation of a community before and after a disaster using mental mapping. Highlight critical landmarks for navigation and interaction.

   Hint

   Focus on how movement changes affect daily life.