Windshield Surveys
With the use of public transportation or by driving a vehicle around the community, you can assess the common characteristics of the community of your selected aggregate. Key observations to make during a windshield survey include the following:
- Age and condition of the homes in the community
- Location and condition of parks and other recreational areas
- Amount of space between homes and businesses
- Neighborhood hangouts
- Transportation in the community
- Quality of streets and sidewalks
- Types/numbers of stores and other businesses
- People out in the community
- Race/ethnicity
- Cleanliness of the community
- Billboards or other media displays
- Places of worship
- Availability of servicesdoctor, dentist, social centers, recreation centers, hospitals
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In addition to the data collected in the windshield survey, include the following information about your aggregate:
- Name of the aggregate
- Geographical location and size
- Population
- A brief history
- Explain, giving at least two reasons, why you selected this particular aggregate for your Capstone project