The choice of the Neighborhood I pick is called ROGERS PARK located in Chicago Guidelines To foll

The choice of the Neighborhood I pick is called ROGERS PARK located in Chicago

Guidelines To follow

 Natural Features • Are there trees, parks, rivers, forests, grass, etc.? 

• What wildlife is present: mammals, birds, insects, etc.? 

 Infrastructure (Organization)

 • What kind of homes are in the area? 

• What businesses exist and how long have they been there? • 

What kind of schools are there? 

• What are the roads or streets like? 

• Are there a lot of cars? What kinds in terms of cost–preowned, new, etc.?

 • Are there garages, parking lots or street parking? 

• Is there public transportation? How far away is it from your home?

 • Are there bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, etc.? 

• What is pedestrian traffic like—a dense population, for example? 

• What public utilities are present: gas, electric, hydro, wind, sun, nuclear? 

 Human Beings

 • Who is your alderperson? 

• What is the average age, race, and gender in your community? 

• What is the average household income? 

• Are there a lot of children 

 Boundaries

 • What creates the boundaries or borders of your community? For instance, are there certain streets or landmarks that determine where your neighborhood begins and ends? Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, some more accessible and welcoming than others. Among the many are Austin, Lawndale, Bridgeport, Uptown, Edgewater, and South Shore. 

What is your neighborhood called? 

Outlook 

• Overall, what does the future look like for your community? If things seem promising, why? If things seem bleak, why and how can those things be changed?