What are the three aspects of a community included in asset mapping?

• A. People, places, systems
• B. Resources, time, institutions
• C. Health, education, economy
• D. Environment, policy, leadership

Answer: (A)

Asset mapping looks at what a community already has to offer and organizes those strengths into three areas: the people who bring knowledge and skills; the places where activities and resources are located; and the systems—the networks, organizations, and processes that connect people and places and enable collaboration. Recognizing people includes residents, volunteers, community leaders, and experts. Places encompass libraries, schools, churches, parks, and other physical spaces where work happens. Systems cover coalitions, partnerships, policies, and communication channels that link efforts together. This framing helps teams leverage existing assets to address health goals, rather than focusing on deficits. The other options mix elements in ways that don’t align with how asset mapping is typically framed.