windshield survey Little village chicago neighborhood

Commons:

There is a high amount of gang of gang activity, there is always some type of shooting or mugging and cops are always patrolling around the neighborhood.

Places that draw younger people are :

· Spry community high school

· Maria sauced academy

· Douglas park

· Pa villa park

· Little village kids town

The most popular bars or nightlife in that area is the volkan night club also known as V Live , they host live music and include dine-in; the subgroup of the population that are drawn to that particular place are latino -american from age 18 and above. Another popular hang-out for families and their kids is the douglas park. Families like to spend time there, they enjoy babercue, play tennis, soccer, walking, and other activities. Another popular place is la cathedral café and restaurant , the subgroup who most go there is couple

The “closed” hang out places that may be unfriendly to strangers or newcomers are

Transportation:

· Is the public transportation accessible and provide good transportation options for community residents? Yes the public transportation is accessible, there is a pink line and CTA bus

· Where is the closest/local airport? Midway airport

· What are the major highways that are close to the area? I-55 and 290

Health Status of the Community : Evaluate the vital health statistics for the area. For example, note what mortality rates are. And morbidity rates for chronic conditions in particular.  Is there a specific health problem with a high incidence/prevalence rate in the community or a health problem within the community related to the environment (e.g. a problem of air pollution and high community rates of respiratory infection)? Is there high risk of non -communicable disease (e.g. Lead exposure)? Are there high risks of communicable diseases? (e.g. Tuberculosis; Covid-19)