Windshield Survey
1. Economy: Is the community “thriving” or does it
feel run-down, seedy? Is it changing, on its way up or down? How can you tell?
Do you see trash, abandoned cars, real estate signs, abandoned houses? Are the
streets clean? Are there industries, stores, places for employment? Where do
people shop?
2. Transportation &
Safety: How do people get around?
What type of private and public transportation is available? Do you see people
walking? Are there buses (how frequent), bicycles, taxis? Are there sidewalks,
bike trails? Is there a major highway nearby? Is getting around possible for
people with disabilities? What types of protective services are there (e.g.,
fire, police, sanitation)? Do you feel safe?
4. Communication: Are there “common areas” where people
gather to talk and be together (e.g., neighborhood hangouts, school yard,
corner store, bar, restaurant, park)? What newspapers do you see in the stands?
Are there public telephones? Do they work? Do people use cell phones?
5. Education: Are there schools in the area? How do
they look? What is the nearest elementary/middle school? Are there libraries?
Who uses them?
6. Recreation: Where do children play? Do families play
together? Where? What facilities for recreation do you see? Who do you see
participating?
7.
Perceptions: Your perceptions:
Make some general, summary statements about this community’s “health.” What are
its strengths? What problems or potential problems can you identify?
Adapted from: Anderson ET &
McFarlane JM (2000). Community as partner: Theory and practice in nursing
(3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.
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