Community-based Research – Michael Bryson

A list of resources and tools for researching community areas (CAs) and neighborhoods in and around Chicago.

Communities and Neighborhoods

City of Chicago Community Map and Data ( 1990 and 2000 Census data, maps indicating census tracts)
UIC Chicago Community Area Demographics and Maps (1990 Census)
Encyclopedia of Chicago Community Areas (also can search for neighborhood names)
Chicago Neighborhoods Map (Wildonions.org)
The Chicago 77 Chicago List of Neighborhoods and Community Areas
Mapping Chicago’s Neighborhoods and Crime/Safety (The Chicago Reader’s “Straight Dope”)
Yo Chicago’s Neighborhood Maps and Photos

Research Tools for SUST 210 and 350

US Census: 2010 Interactive Population Map (for getting demographic data by census tract and at other scales); main page for 2010 Census
NY Times, Mapping America: Every City, Every Block (maps based on 2005-2009 American community survey data; topics include race/ethnicity, income, housing/families, and education)
Social Explorer Mapping and Data Tool (based on 2000 US Census information)
ICA 77 Chicago Neighborhood Data Form (use to generate list of questions for community contacts as well as to submit ICA data)
Field Museum of Natural History’s Engaging Chicago Communities in Climate Change project (includes detailed maps and reports on selected communities)
LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program (information, maps, and videos of selected neighborhoods)
Creating a map in Google Maps (brief tutorial video)
Chicago Transit Authority (getting around)

Chicago History