Windshield Survey Data Collection Grid and Paper
Carletta Pope and Terra Wheeler
HCS/457
July 25, 2010
Dr. Jamal, MD, MPH

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Boundaries
Are the boundaries geographical, political, or economic? How is this seen? Do neighborhoods have names? Are there sub-communities? How are these identified?

Housing and Zoning
What is the age of the buildings? What are the construction materials? Are the residences single family or multifamily dwellings? What is the size and condition of the lots (repaired or