observing bristol by census tract -key characteristics & housing stock summaries le ve l 1
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OBSERVING BRISTOL BY CENSUS TRACT
-Key Characteristics & Housing Stock Summaries
Level 1
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
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
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NEIGHBORHOOD PER CAPITA INCOME
*darker color means higher PCI
Level 5 (blank)
Tract 4057 (West): Characteristics
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
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
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
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
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
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)
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Tract 4058: Per Capita Income
Collected on June 14, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
NEIGHBORHOOD PER CAPITA INCOME
*darker color means higher PCILevel 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
Level 5 (blank)
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Tract: 4058 (North West): Characteristics
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
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
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
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
Tract 4058: Summary of Detailed Field Notes
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
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)
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Tract 4059: Per Capita Income
Collected on June 14, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
NEIGHBORHOOD PER CAPITA INCOME
*darker color means higher PCILevel 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
Level 5 (blank)
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
Collected on April 2, 2010. Michael McDonald
Multi-family- Type B (>20 years) Corner of Cypress St. & Burlington Ave.
Single Family- mixed Type A & B
1586
Tract 4059 Single Family
2 Family
3 Family
4 Family
Apartments
Condominiums
33 units
19 units
2 units
11 units
29 units
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.
Collected on April 2, 2010. Michael McDonald
Tract 4060.01 (North by Northwest)
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Tract 4060.01: Per Capita Income
Collected on June 14, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
NEIGHBORHOOD PER CAPITA INCOME
*darker color means higher PCILevel 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
Level 5 (blank)
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 & 4060.02
Single Fam-ily
2 Family
3 Family
4 Family
Apartments
Condo-miniums
Tract 4060.01: Housing Stock
Collected on April 2, 2010. Denyelle James & Colby Scruggs
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.
Collected on April 2, 2010. Denyelle James & Colby Scruggs
Tract 4060.02 (North East)
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Tract 4060.02: Per Capita Income
Collected on June 14, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
NEIGHBORHOOD PER CAPITA INCOME
*darker color means higher PCILevel 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
Level 5 (blank)
Tract 4060.02 (North East): Characteristics
Collected on April 2, 2010. Denyelle James & Colby Scruggs
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
Collected on April 2, 2010. Denyelle James & Colby Scruggs
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 4060.01 & 4060.02
Single Family
2 Family
3 Family
4 Family
Apartments
Condominiums
Tract 4060.02: Summary of Detailed Field Notes
Collected on April 2, 2010. Denyelle James & Colby Scruggs
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)
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Tract 4053: Per Capita Income
Collected on June 14, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
NEIGHBORHOOD PER CAPITA INCOME
*darker color means higher PCILevel 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
Level 5 (blank)
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
Few
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Tract 4053
Single Family
2 Family
3 Family
4 Family
Apartments
Condominiums
Tract 4053: Housing Stock
Collected on April 2, 2010. John Clapp
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
Tract 4053: Summary of Detailed Field Notes
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.
Collected on April 2, 2010. John Clapp
Tract 4052 (East Central)
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Tract 4052: Per Capita Income
Collected on June 14, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
NEIGHBORHOOD PER CAPITA INCOME
*darker color means higher PCILevel 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
Level 5 (blank)
Tract 4052 (East Central): Characteristics
Collected on April 2, 2010. John Clapp
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
Tract 4052: Housing Stock
Collected on April 2, 2010. John Clapp
Multi Family- Type A & B Large Brick Apartments West, Duplex homes
Single Family Type A & B ( new & >20 year)
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7154 94
Tract 4052
Single Family2 Family3 Family4 FamilyApartments
Tract 4052: Summary of Detailed Field Notes
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.
Collected on April 2, 2010. John Clapp
Tract 4054 (South East)
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Tract 4054: Per Capita Income
Collected on June 14, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
NEIGHBORHOOD PER CAPITA INCOME
*darker color means higher PCILevel 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
Level 5 (blank)
Tract 4054 (South East): Characteristics
Collected on April 2, 2010. John Clapp
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)
Tract 4054: Housing Stock
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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75379
668
870
Tract 4054
Single Family
2 Family
3 Family
4 Family
Apartments
Condominiums
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)
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Tract 4055: Per Capita Income
Collected on June 14, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
NEIGHBORHOOD PER CAPITA INCOME
*darker color means higher PCILevel 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
Level 5 (blank)
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
Collected on April 2, 2010. Colby Scruggs, Benjamin Hochron
Multifamily Type B, Old (>20 years)
Single family Type A and B, large and small lots
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12567
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388
Tract 4055 Single Fam-ily2 Family3 Family4 FamilyApartmentsCondo-miniums
Tract 4055: Summary of Detailed Field Notes
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.
Collected on April 2, 2010. Colby Scruggs, Benjamin Hochron
Tract 4061 (Central South West)
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Tract 4061: Per Capita Income
Collected on June 14, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
NEIGHBORHOOD PER CAPITA INCOME
*darker color means higher PCILevel 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
Level 5 (blank)
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
Tract 4061: Housing Stock
Collected on April 2, 2010. John Samela
Single Family: Type A (>30 years) Well kept antique homes to the east
(Federal Hill) Multifamily: Type B & C
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134
108
19
600
29
Tract 4061
Single Family2 Family3 Family4 FamilyApartmentsCondominiums
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.
Collected on April 2, 2010. John Samela
Tract 4051 (Central)
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Tract 4051: Per Capita Income
Collected on June 14, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
NEIGHBORHOOD PER CAPITA INCOME
*darker color means higher PCILevel 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
Level 5 (blank)
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.
Tract 4051: Housing Stock
Collected on April 2, 2010. Ryan Demadis
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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Tract 4051
Single Family
2 Family
3 Family
4 Family
Apartments
Condominiums
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 4051: Summary of Detailed Field Notes
Collected on April 2, 2010. Ryan Demadis
Collected on April 2, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Tract 4056 (South West)
NEIGHBORHOOD PER CAPITA INCOME
*darker color means higher PCILevel 1
Level 3
Level 2
Level 4
Level 5 (blank)
Collected on June 14, 2010. Benjamin Hochron
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
Tract 4056: Per Capita Income
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
Collected on April 2, 2010. Colby Scruggs
Multifamily- Type A Single Family- Type A and B
Clusters of communities Mixed single family and multifamily
duplexes
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273
163
13117 95
Tract 4056
Single Family2 Family3 Family4 FamilyApartmentsCondominiums
Tract 4056: Summary of Detailed Field Notes
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.
Collected on April 2, 2010. Colby Scruggs