Windshield Survey

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Assessment

Analysis

Component: Physical Characteristics

Directions:

Community Existence: How long has the community been in existence?

Demographic Data: People: What type of people do you see? For example, young, old, homeless, families, or loners. How do you feel in the community, welcome?

How does the community look? What condition are the homes in? Are the windows covered with bars for protection or surrounded by fences? What is the age and architecture of the houses and buildings? Are the lawns cared for or is there landscaping? Do you see trash or abandoned cars and houses?

Open Space: Is there space around the houses? How is it used? Is the space residential or commercial, public or private? Are there lots or lawns? What type of green space is within the community? Is this an established neighborhood/community, new subdivision, apartment buildings, vacant buildings, or how old is the community?

Assessment Findings

Analysis

Component: Psychosocial Characteristics

Directions:

Religion: What types of religious institutions/organizations do you see?

Health & Social Services: What evidence of acute or chronic health conditions such as, drug addiction, alcoholism, or mental illness do you observe? What types of clinics, hospitals, doctor offices, etc. are there? Is the hospital accessible to community members? Do you see childcare facilities? Do you see homeless or abuse shelters?

Economy: Is it a thriving community or a struggling community? Are there shopping centers or neighborhood stores? Are there grocery stores within walking distance to homes? Are there industries, and places for employment?

Transportation: How do people get around? What type of private and public transportation is available? Do you see people walking or riding bikes? Are there buses, is the public transportation accessible and how frequently is it available? Is there a major highway nearby? Can people with disabilities get around easily?

Safety: Are there sidewalks and bike trails for people to travel safely? What types of protective services are available, fire, police, and ambulance? Are they visible in the community? Do you observe any evidence of criminal behavior? Do you feel safe in the community?

Politics & Government: Are there signs of political activity, such as election signs or billboards?

Communication/Media: Are there common areas where people gather? Neighborhood hangouts, schoolyard, store, bare, park, etc.? What types of billboards do you see?

Education: Are there schools in the area? How do they look? What is the nearest elementary/middle school? Are there libraries? Are there children of school age visible in the neighborhood during the day?

Recreation: Where do children play? What facilities for recreation do you see, ball fields, parks, or pools?

Values: What races do you see? Is the population homogeneous or integrated? Do you see indicators of more than one ethnicity, restaurants, churches, private schools, festivals? Are there signs in a language other than English? Can you tell what the people value? Is the environment in decay or disrepair?