project 2 (springfield, ma) - assessing low income and recreational areas
DESCRIPTION
For our second GIS project we had to analyze recreational areas and parks in relation to low income areas. We chose Springfield, MA as our study area since it is on Forbes' list of one of Amerca's fastest dying cities.TRANSCRIPT
LOW INCOME AND RECREATIONAL AREAS
City of Springfield, Massachusetts
Forest Park, Springfield, MASource: http://www.flickr.com/photos/billhectorweye/737311226/
Raymond ChettiYang Gao
Purpose of Study
Locate low income areas.
Analyze the relationship between low income and nearby recreational areas.
Analyze walking distance to large parks.
Population and Income Analysis
White Population in Low Income Area
Black Population in Low Income Area
Asian Population in Low Income Area
Other Population in Low Income Area
Low Income & Park Analysis
Low Income Area of Springfield, MA Rest of Springfield, MA
Sources
American Factfinderwww.factfinder.census.gov/
Massachusetts Geographic Information Systemwww.mass.gov/mgis/