statistical analysis using python.

This research suggests that African-Americans consistently live in poorly walkable neighborhoods and have poor access to neighborhood amenities such as grocery stores, businesses, and entertainment. Whites, on the other hand, consistently live in more walkable neighborhoods and have an abundance of access to grocery stores, bars, and other businesses. This finding only holds true for the city of Buffalo, although there may be similarities in other Rust Belt cities. Statistical analysis suggests that a very walkable neighborhood is rare in Buffalo, while it is barely common to find a poorly walkable neighborhood. The results of the maps and data analysis can help inform readers of neighborhoods disproportionately affected by poor walkability, and can shed light on an environmental justice issue located right here in Buffalo’s backyard.

An obvious recommendation would be to invest in Grider and other African-American neighborhoods by placing more commercial areas in these neighborhoods. However, incorporating pedestrian infrastructure may come at the cost of rising property values, at least for single-family homes. Local municipalities may want to consider legislations aimed at curtailing rising property values as a result of a denser non-White neighborhood. That way, more shops and restaurants can provide services to these areas without the risk of rising rent prices.

Software Used: Top: ESRI ArcGIS

Bottom: Python