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Windshield Survey
Windshield Survey
Windshield Survey
Open space:
Is the county primarily rural, suburban, urban, or a mix? How much open space is there?
-The county appears to me to be a mix of suburban and urban areas. There is enough open space
with some used as recreational facilities.
What is the quality of the space (i.e., lush green parks or rubble-filled lots)?
-Some of the spaces are used as play grounds while others have benches for pedestrians.
What is the lot size of the houses, lawns, and flower boxes?
-Most appear to be about 4ft wide and about 20-30ft long.
Do you see trees on the streets or a green island in the center of the streets?
-There are trees and green lawns on the street.
Is the open space public or private? Who uses this space?
-Most open spaces appear to be public as children could be seen in the playground and
pedestrians sitting on the street benches.
Boundaries:
What signs are there of where neighborhoods begin and end?
-There are visible signs hanging on buildings to indicate where neighborhoods begin and end.
Are the boundaries natural (a river, a different terrain); physical (a highway, a railroad); or
economic (differences in real estate or presence of industrial or commercial units along with
residential)?
-There are no visible boundaries. The difference in real estate and economy is the most notable
boundary between these neighborhoods.
Do the neighborhoods have an identity or a name? Do you see them displayed? Are there
unofficial names?
-The names of various neighborhoods are displayed on buildings.
“Commons”:
What are the neighborhood hangouts (e.g., schoolyard, convenience store, bar, restaurant,
park, 24-hour drugstore)?
-Most of the hangouts are playgrounds for kids, restaurants and small parks for adults.
What groups of people tend to gather at these hangouts?
-Most of the people noted around these areas are younger adults and kids in playgrounds
At what time do they typically meet? Does the commons area have a sense of territoriality, or
is it open to everyone?
-Since there are no visible signs of restriction, I presume it is open to people of all ages.
Transportation:
How do people get in and out of the neighborhoods (e.g., car, bus, bike, walking)?
-Most people are seen riding bikes and there are cars parked by the road which could indicate
they also drive. Also, bus stops indicate some commute on the bus
Are the streets and roads conducive to good transportation and bicycle use and also to
community life?
-The streets have no defined bicycle lanes though bicycles are seen on the streets. But overall,
the transportation system appears good.
Are there major highways running through the county? Who do these highways?
-There are no visible highways noted.