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South Boston. Ashley LeClerc Kelly Macnee Danielle McCloskey Caroline Pantridge Adrianna Sicari. South Boston. 75.14. Service Environment. Assets Availability of Banking, Check Cashing and ATMs Schools providing a high level of education Access to Public Library System
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South Boston Ashley LeClerc Kelly Macnee Danielle McCloskey Caroline Pantridge Adrianna Sicari
Service Environment • Assets • Availability of Banking, Check Cashing and ATMs • Schools providing a high level of education • Access to Public Library System • Availability of Community Centers • Barriers • Inaccessible public transit • Inaccessible health care facilities • Lack of adequate emergency services 02127 02110 2
Economic Environment • Assets • Affordable housing • Old Colony Housing redevelopment project • Barriers • Low college graduation rate • Lack of accessibility to grocery stores • Vacant businesses 2
Physical Environment • Assets • Boston Harborwalk • Parks/Green Spaces • Public Housing • Barriers • Liquor Stores • Substance Abuse • “Walkability” 2.2
Social Environment • Assets • Knowledge and trust of neighbors • Positive perception of safety • Youth organized sports • Barriers • Minority segregation and violence • Use of alcohol, tobacco and other illicit substances • Little neighborhood foot traffic 2