Forest Park, Springfield, MA
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LOW INCOME AND
RECREATIONAL AREAS
Raymond Chetti
Yang Gao
City of Springfield, Massachusetts

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 Factfinder
www.factfinder.census.gov/
Massachusetts Geographic Information System
www.mass.gov/mgis/