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Prospect Corridor Analysis: Linwood to 30th Street

A major transformation along my assigned blocks is the density. While conducting my census comparison analysis I noticed that listed in the 1950’s census was a significant amount of population density. Also, the median housing value was much lower. I would think that the housing prices did have some influence on the density I mentioned earlier. Also there were twice the number of residential units in this area in the 1950’s than in more recent years.

30th street to Linwood Ave

In the past there has been significant amount structural density on these blocks. This is especially true in the 25 years from 1925 to 1950. There was obviously an economic decline throughout this area. That decline did not have a significant effect on the structural density of the area. What did happen was a rise in the number of vacancies and neglect of properties. Buildings do exist which could be  rehabbed and repurposed or , I believe, should be demolished.