Table 1.
Description of Case Study Communities
| Community | Total Population to nearest 100 | Population Density (persons per square mile) | Community Descriptor | Coalition Size in Planning Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Communities | ||||
| A | 1,300 | 3.6 | Rural region in Northern California | 13 |
| B | 1,600 | 5.7 | Rural region in Northern California | 7 |
| C | 5,700 | 4,042 | Rural municipality in the Central Coast region | 15 |
| D | 19,400 | 4,522 | Rural municipality in the Central Valley | 15 |
| Urban Communities | ||||
| E | 50,200 | 6,440 | Urban neighborhood in Southern California | 10 |
| F | 55,00 | 2,370 | Urban municipality in Southern California | 33 |
| G | 68,000 | 12,141 | Urban neighborhood in Southern California | 42 |
| H | 130,000 | 3,983 | Urban municipality in Northern California | 16 |