Windshield Survey of Your Neighborhood
One way to understand your community is through a tool called “windshield surveys”. A Windshield Survey is simply a method for observing a neighborhood/community. It allows the observer to gain insight and understanding of a community and its people. Utilize the Windshield/Walking Survey to complete this assignment. The following elements are included in a typical windshield survey:
Boundaries
Housing and zoning
Open space
Commons
Transportation
Social service centers
Stores
Street people and animals
Condition of the area
Race and ethnicity
Religion
Health indicators
Politics
Media
Business