My work on the existing conditions report for The Valentine neighborhood included not only my research on poverty in the area, but the environment as well. I worked with a team that investigated the neighborhood above and below for the quality of the area.

This image shows the two different soil quality types that exist in this area. These urban soils are highly draining, making it difficult for water to be absorbed, especially when the west side of the neighborhood is at a significant slope compared to the east side. Water is able to collect there potentially leading to flooding on the street or in what would have been houses along that side.

This image shows the topography of the area, supporting concerns for flooding that may occur.

Together, my team also found a brownfield just north of valentine on the MCC campus that needs mitigation, as well as 8 underground tanks that should be inspected. These tanks could impact water quality in the area.