observing bristol by census tract -key characteristics & housing stock summaries le ve l 1

OBSERVING BRISTOL BY CENSUS TRACT

-Key Characteristics & Housing Stock Summaries

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Positive Amenities

Parks are an investment in a city's social capital Attract community events and inexpensive

recreation Gathering places for neighborhood youth

and grown-ups alike for casual contact Promote healthy lifestyle

Positive Amenities

Religious institutions provide valuable contributions to communities that government would need to fund if they did not provide such support Social services and community

volunteering Education and civic skills training Reduced levels of deviance

Tract 4057 (West)

Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron

Tract 4057: Per Capita Income

Collected on June 14, 2010. Benjamin Hochron

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Tract 4057 (West): Characteristics


Key Characteristics Mostly undeveloped acres Smattering of low-income Single family Higher value lots Southwest where Park

St. meets Divinity St. Positive amenities

Rockwell Park Negative disamenities

Aging commercial along Rt. 72

4057: Housing Stock


Multi-Family- Scattered Apartments Type B (>20 years)

Single Family- Scattered Type B (average condition)

Single Family; 299

2 Family; 128

3 Family; 504 Family; 9

Apartments; 70

Tract 4057

Tract 4057: Summary of Detailed Field Notes


Older retail, auto body & junk yards Access Issues:

The physical form of this tract currently requires transportation by car.

Farrell Ave connects the east half to the west, but it is a narrow and unfriendly to higher density traffic.

Explicit Density Housing density is highest in the Southeast quarter near

Rockwell Park. Undeveloped land dominates this tract. St. Josephs Cemetery on Bird St. marks the Northern

center of this tract, surrounded by undeveloped land. Little to no retail or commercial activity exists until you

reach the Southwest edge where Park St. meets Rt. 69.

Tract 4058 (North West)





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Tract: 4058 (North West): Characteristics


Key Characteristics: Large concentration of high value lots Frequent scenic views on high elevations Separate pockets of office , industrial, and

multi-family to the South Positive Amenities:

Residential (Veterinarian, Wellness Center, Chippanee golf course)

Negative Disamenities: Area far from main roads ( Rt. 6 & 72 )

4058: Housing Stock


Multifamily- Type B (>10 years) Located close to commercial activity

(Firestone, Clark Western) Single Family- Type A & A+

large lots, aesthetic landscaping, farther from commercial activity

Single Family; 1953

2 Family; 1883 Family; 57

4 Family; 4Apartments; 133

Condominiums; 308

Tract 4058



Access Issues Relatively far from the center of town, the main roads both

bordering and servicing this tract are Rt. 69 (Burlington, North/South), and Rt. 6 (East/West).

Scenic Character To the west, Old Marsh Pond illustrates the scenic nature of this

tract, and Chippanee Golf Course provides both aesthetic and recreational appeal.

A and A+ single family homes with 2 stories and 3 car garages occupy the hills to the northwest near the border of Burlington and Bristol.

Neighborhood Feel Neighborhoods are defined by elevation, nicest at high

altitudes. Exhibit quiet streets, sidewalks and active residents, evoking a

communal feeling. Largest concentration of type B Multifamily exists close to

the Warehouse Industry along James P Casey Rd., continuing on Clark Ave, hidden from view on Hill St.

Tract 4059 (North)




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Tract 4059 (North): Characteristics

Collected on April 2, 2010. Michael McDonald

Key Characteristics: Middle class homes with older single

family stock Sidewalks observed with pedestrians Many cull de sacs

Nicer lots closer to the North Quiet neighborhoods with schools, parks, and

churches. Positive amenities:

Seymour Park, Oakland Commons Strip Mall (Rt. 6)

Negative disamenities No businesses service this area above Route 6.

Tract 4059: Housing Stock


Multi-family- Type B (>20 years) Corner of Cypress St. & Burlington Ave.

Single Family- mixed Type A & B

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Tract 4059: Summary of Detailed Field Notes Easy Access

Transportation by car is effortless: North/South along Rt. 69 (Burlington) and Jerome Ave., and East/West along Shrub Rd., Maple Ave., and Route 6.

Brings nature to Bristol Shrub Rd. marks the north border against the Town of Burlington,

and boasts both Seymour Park and the H.C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center.

One of the more attractive, family friendly tracts, 4059 features dense Oak and evergreen trees lining suburban streets and cul de sacs.

Houses above Maple St. are Type A mixed with B, and older than those in tract 4058.

Lot sizes decrease below Maple St; Type B homes dominate more south along Route 6. (Farmington Ave.)

Little to no retail or commercial activity exists above Route 6., and any views of undeveloped land are blocked by the thick deciduous shrubbery.


Tract 4060.01 (North by Northwest)


Tract 4060.01: Per Capita Income


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Tract 4060.01 (North by Northwest): Characteristics

Collected on April 2, 2010. Denyelle James & Colby Scruggs

Key Characteristics: Thick border of relatively depressed

neighborhoods (Jerome Ave., Stevens St., Stafford Ave., Route 6.)

Interior includes undeveloped wooded area Positive Amenities:

Four different churches and a private high school

Barnes Field Park Easy navigation by car

Negative Amenities: Few curbs between streets and lots Missing residential amenities north of Route 6

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Tract 4060.01: Housing Stock


Multi Family- Apartments Type B Single Family- Type B & C

Housing that Ranges from low income, poorly kept, to small modular housing.

Light retail along Farmington Ave. (GNC, Blockbuster, small grocery)

Tract 4060.01: Summary of Detailed Field Notes

Geographic Housing Density Clusters North: Dense single family, Central: Sparse single family, South:

Moderate (density) multifamily

Light office and commercial structures are smattered along Mine Rd., not appropriately spaced from residential neighborhoods.

Uniform Type B Consistency Consistent type B housing dominates all of this tract; demonstrates more

ordinary Bristol neighborhoods. To the South, lots get smaller with similar house and lot upkeep (B). Type B apartments and condominiums exist closer to Rt. 6 on the S. East

and S. West borders. Larger, but less groomed lots are to the North near Lake Como. The interior flat, undeveloped land below Stevens Street is currently forests,

and is surrounded by B housing on all sides.

Available Community Stabilizers Barnes Field (School and Baseball field), along Mix St., is a strong

community stabilizer for North Bristol, lined with sidewalks, and draws a young crowd from surrounding tracts.


Tract 4060.02 (North East)


Tract 4060.02: Per Capita Income


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Tract 4060.02 (North East): Characteristics


Key Characteristics: Suburban lower and middle class

neighborhoods Street grid pattern defines neighborhoods Few undeveloped, wooded areas

Positive Amenities: Kern Park Multiple Churches

Negative Disamenities: Lines a busy region of Route 6

Tract 4060.02: Housing Stock


Multifamily- condominium Type A and B Single Family- Type B & scattered A

Few Type A homes border any main access roads (Stevens St. and Stafford Ave.), instead they are mostly found in the grid’s interior.

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Tract 4060.02: Summary of Detailed Field Notes


Well Kept Neighborhoods Similar Type B single family spills over from

tract 4060.01, but you will find more sidewalks accompanied by pockets of type A in this tract.

Street Grid Layout Dense street grids do not leave much

undeveloped space. Amenities

Kern Park (tennis courts, tarmac, and large, open field) is fitted into the south center of this tract, and type B multifamily are concentrated nearby along Rt. 6.

Tract 4053 (East)




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Tract 4053 (East): Characteristics

Collected on April 2, 2010. John Clapp

Key Characteristics Very residential area Nice neighborhoods with little trash or

unkempt areas Positive amenities

Well maintained Negative disamenities

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Multifamily- Type A and B Single Family- Type A and B

South has pockets of Type A housing around Vernon and Spellman St.

Also a few pockets of row houses


Easy Accessibility All regions are easily accessible by car, and most

neighborhoods are connected by sidewalks. Route 72 is nearby, allowing easy access in and out of

Bristol. Wal-Mart and busy Rt. 6 borders to the north, but traffic

quickly reduces to a lighter density and 25mph speed limit immediately south of these shopping centers.

Mix of Use and Structure: Well Kept and Appropriately Placed A large community of nicely kept row houses stand South of

Milton Rd near the Senior Community Center. A few appropriately placed office parks and auto mechanics

occupy the corner of Washington St. and Stafford Ave. to the Southwest.

Multifamily condominiums and apartments (North Stafford Ave.) lie closest to the main roads servicing this tract, and are similarly well kept.


Tract 4052 (East Central)




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Tract 4052 (East Central): Characteristics


Key Characteristics: Well integrated mix of Type A and B

Predominantly B Multi-car garages, condos and large apartment

complexes Retail and commercial along main roads Positive Amenities

B housing with nice roads Schools and churches

Negative Disamenities Few



Multi Family- Type A & B Large Brick Apartments West, Duplex homes

Single Family Type A & B ( new & >20 year)

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Single Family2 Family3 Family4 FamilyApartments


Well Maintained Type A and B Mixture Overall, this is predominantly a well maintained Type B housing

area.

Some A and A+ housing near Jennifer and Donato St. (split level, 2 and 3 car garages).

Going West on W. Washington, starting at Stafford Ave., lies mixed A and B single family, Hubbel Elem School, condos and large brick Apartment complexes, then up the ridge through B housing to A at the top.

Some apartments and commercial property is near King and Carpenter St, as well as some 2 and 3 family homes, and commercial activity along the main roads.

Appropriate Land Use At the corner of Brook and Stafford are appropriately placed

commercial (auto repair and office parks).

South of Rt. 6 near King Street (Dallas, Columbus and Louisiana St.), housing is anchored by Churches, Schools and good retail.


Tract 4054 (South East)




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Tract 4054 (South East): Characteristics


Key Characteristics: Mixed residential neighborhoods are nicer

as you move from West (A) to East (B). Offices to the southwest, office parks, busy

streets, and light industrial. ESPN, Otis Elevator, Light Industrial Park

Positive Amenities Industrial and commercial are appropriately

spaced from residential Negative Disamenities

Parks are not well maintained (excluding Pine Lake)


Collected on April 2, 2010. John Clapp & Benjamin Hochron

Multifamily- Type B apartments, A & B condominium

Single Family- Overlapping pockets of Type A and B.

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Tract 4054 Summary of Detailed Field Notes

Easy Access Access to Rt. 72 is busy, but relatively smooth during rush hour

Four Regions Two regions of Single Family Residential on the East and West

borders Pockets of Type B housing and light commercial surround Casey field

in the Northwest. Mixed with Type A and B housing, there are condos (A & B) further

East near Violet and Diane St. Region of Single Family to the North

Type B housing lines the few green spaces, including Malones Pond (North/Central), but offers limited street views and accessibility (to Malones Pond).

Pine and Central St. give way to Type A housing near Forest St., with occasional Retail and Commercial along Pine St.

Region of Light Industry and Commercial occupying South Central. To the south/central, ESPN and Light industrial parks and are well

maintained. Within close distance are condos and more retail.

Collected on April 2, 2010. John Clapp & Benjamin Hochron

Tract 4055 (South)




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Tract 4055 (South): Characteristics

Collected on April 2, 2010. Colby Scruggs, Benjamin Hochron

Key Characteristics: South predominantly hilly, dense, and wooded

terrain 10 minute drive to downtown Light commercial Positive Amenities

Few depressed areas Quality roads and scenic wooded areas.

Negative Disamenities low density of retail serving residents (local

groceries)

Tract 4055 (South): Housing Stock


Multifamily Type B, Old (>20 years)

Single family Type A and B, large and small lots

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North-Residential 4055 has mainly one large cluster of smaller lot sized

residential homes, stretching East to West at and above the Central High School latitude.

Community stabilizers are appropriately spread out (schools, Field and Bracket Park to the North), and a patch of light retail and commercial hugs Rt. 72 (medical offices, recreational supply stores).

South-Undeveloped South of Bristol Central High School the terrain becomes

steep and neighborhoods transform quickly into forest, featuring small, isolated communities with larger lots.

Willis St. extend through the forest area to the East, but leads only to isolated single family homes.

Rt. 69 leads to Ceder Swamp Pond and a mix of A and B communities to the South/West.


Tract 4061 (Central South West)




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4061 (Downtown Central South West): Characteristics

Collected on April 2, 2010. John Samela

Key Characteristics: Very old homes that have been refurbished. Highest density of older construction that lead onto main

street (Town Hall) Scattered boarded up buildings and homes have feeling of

police presence Positive Amenities

Redstone sidewalks and lighting on north main street All basic residential amenities available

Municipal buildings, offices, banks, groceries, mom and pop shops

Negative Disamenities Missing night life (appropriately themed bars) Occasional feeling of police presence



Single Family: Type A (>30 years) Well kept antique homes to the east

(Federal Hill) Multifamily: Type B & C

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Tract 4061 Summary of Detailed Field Notes

Easy Access Significantly accessible with Rt. 6 to the north and Rt. 72 (future

extension) to the south, driving is only hindered by the high density traffic attracted by downtown retail and commercial businesses.

Walking is encouraged by the narrow and sometimes complicated streets pattern.

A downtown feeling is accomplished, but clearly missing contemporary entertainment is an issue

Unique Single Family Unique Type A Single Family refurbished homes with good

downtown location and historical value. Compatible Multifamily

Type B multifamily apartments, duplexes, and condominiums are well kept relative to other urban tracts.


Tract 4051 (Central)




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Tract 4051 (Central)

Collected on April 2, 2010. Ryan Demadis

Key Characteristics: Well mixed A & B neighborhoods with

middle class suburban feel Slightly higher housing density (smaller

lots) Positive Amenities

Downtown features a park, hospital, church, local grocery, and gas stations.

Negative Disamenities Occasional lots with boarded windows

and poor upkeep are visible, but less pronounced.



Multi Family- Type B mixed with A Duplexes and apartments not well

maintained Single Family- Type B mixed with A

Select areas appear very similar to one another, modular-like

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Poor First Impression Traveling into 4051 from any direction, housing type deteriorates

rather abruptly. A large, undeveloped region stretches the entire longitude on

the east border, separating Route 229(King St.) all other regions of 4051. King St. (Rt. 229) to the east is more associated with the type B housing

in 4052 and 4054. Modular type B and C have a predominant presence to the West Rarely seen neighborhoods of type A exist, similar to those

refurbished in 4061, but these seem to be outliers. Access Issues

Similar housing density and road accessibility characteristics exist as in Tract 4061.

Select Amenities There is less retail and commercial than in 4061, but Bristol

Hospital & Medical Offices have a presence.




Tract 4056 (South West)



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Collected on April 2, 2010. Colby Scruggs

Key Characteristics: Section of dense neighborhoods with no yards Depressed retail and rundown roads. Pockets of pristine neighborhoods surrounding

Ceder Swamp Pond.Positive Amenities Ceder Swamp PondNegative Disamenities Some areas evoke feeling of lower class and

police presence

Tract 4056: Characteristics

Tract 4056 Housing Stock


Multifamily- Type A Single Family- Type A and B

Clusters of communities Mixed single family and multifamily

duplexes

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North/West Concentration of Homes There is a clear high density “block” to the North/West,

sandwiched between Rt. 69 below and Rt. 72 above (good access to both roads).

Central High School marks the South/West corner of the dense “block”, and Features vast green space (baseball, track & fields).

Access Issues Access in the South is limited to long roads though forest and a

majority of the condominiums feel isolated in this southern region.

Access is better to the north (Rt. 72) Southwest are Type A and B Single Family

neighborhoods similar to those in Tract 4055 surrounding Ceder Swamp Pond.


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