Aggregate Community Windshield Survey

The windshield survey assignment is due in Week 2. It is introduced in Week 1 to provide you with sufficient time to collect the required data. The assignment should be no more than 3 pages in length.

 

 

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 services—doctor, dentist, social centers, recreation centers, hospitals

By the due date assigned, submit your proposal to your instructor for approval.

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.