Neighborhood College Essays Samples For Students

Though stories vary greatly from one another, good stories have similar literary elements in common which make them a good story. This essay judges James Baldwin’s story Sonny’s Blues based on this criteria of characters, setting, and point of view and conflict.
Baldwin’s story features two protagonists, Sonny and his brother and his older, protective brother. Both are from an economically disadvantaged black neighborhood. Sonny is a musician, and as do many musicians, he used drugs. The reader is introduced to Sonny when he has just gotten out of jail and is no longer using drugs, but ...

The Free Dictionary defines will as the mental faculty that enables an individual to choose of decide upon a particular course of action. It is in this light that some people hold the belief that the greatest good in view is what determines the will. This is based on the theory of utilitarianism mainly fronted by philosopher John Stuart Mill. Utilitarianism holds that an action is good if it brings maximum happiness for the greatest number of people. In essence, this means that such an action causes more happiness but less suffering. For example, politicians will pass a certain legislation if ...

Introducing yourself to your new neighbors becomes easy if you have been invited for a “get -together” soon after you have moved into a new neighbourhood. It gives you the opportunity to get acquainted. However, it is suggested that you do your homework before you attend the get together.
Carefully observe your neighborhood, study the people around you. Some may have kids; others may be elderly while some may be newly married. According to Goldman (2013), having kids gives you a reason to look out for playgroups and mingle with other parents. Try to find out the common characteristics between you ...

The house that had been built across the street was owned by a Tallmadge sister. In the year 1941 it was the Japanese consulate and had been occupied by adults who were not related in any way. The adults seemed to be made up of a therapy group. There was also another neighboring house that was owned by a synanon. I can remember seeing a rental sign in one of the houses that were around the Conner that was once a Canadian consulate. The house contained 28 rooms and two close sets that were refrigerated. The house would only be rented on a monthly basis ...

“A Raisin in the Sun” is a play written by Lorraine Hansberry. It tells the story of a 1950’s African-American family, the Youngers, living on the South Side of Chicago. As the play begins, many themes could arguably be considered the most important. Each one speaks to an important part of sociology, and even American history. Dreams are coming to fruition for many members of the play, and the characters show how important it can be, throughout their discourse, to follow those dreams. The importance of family is also evident throughout Hansberry’s play, as we see Walter Younger struggle ...

Introduction

Somewhere around the midst of the twentieth century, policymakers, and activists were anxious about the decline of the inner city across the United States. The reason was that the people with money were going for the suburbs. However, the widespread reports and notions of the demise of American cities proved to be untrue. At the start of 1970s (What is Gentrification 2003), the urban life began to revive, and one finds most of the cities thriving once more and with more vigor. What we find here is Gentrification. It means the arrival of a wealthier lot in the already existing ...

For the people who live in small neighborhoods.

Introduction
There are a lot of things that people notice in their neighborhood, things such as a stray cat or a turned over trash can or even litter about the streets. However, there is one thing that most people do not really expect to see in their neighborhood, homeless people. There has been a lot of homeless people hanging around the neighborhood, there has even been sightings of homeless people hanging out in the 50th and Madison Street ballpark dugouts for warmth and shelter. People have been getting worried about the amount of homeless people in the neighborhood because they fear that ...

The movie “Gran Torino” is a captivating drama directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie portrays broad-mindedness, hopefulness, sacrifice and cultural differences in a new perspective. Racism is directly attacked in the movie and violence has been unsympathetically abhorred. The movie succeeded in getting praises and acclamations from audiences and critics. This paper intends to discuss the movie, “Gran Torino” along with presenting an evaluation analysis of the movie.
The story is well-written and revolves around Walt Kowalski who is a retired man and a veteran of the Korean War. Director and producer Clint Eastwood has acted marvelously in the role of Walt ...

Central Technical School

COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2
Introduction and Purpose
Central Technical School is comprised of high school students in grades 9 to 12. The school is located in ward 20, Trinity-Spadina, on north east corner of Bathurst Street and Harbour and is surrounded by UNIVERITY/SOUTH ANNEX neighborhood. This paper presents the community assessment of Central Technical School community members and its surrounding community. The purpose of the assessment was to investigate the community’s health equity issues which affect community members’ quality of life. This paper discusses the methods that are used to come up with necessary data, the key ...

(Opening scene) In the opening scene she moves into the neighborhood. Men are off-loading furniture from a truck and into the house. She looks and smiles as the neighborhood looks serene, it looks like a nice place to raise her two children she thinks. The following day Brandi, Kara and Alycia all come in on the second day. They bring an assortment of cookies, cupcakes and bread to welcome their new neighbor. They engage in small talk while each of them describes to her where they live, what they do and how many kids they have. The children are seen playing ...

Gentrification is a complicated phenomenon that has become a hot topic during the previous several decades since the baby boom due to its controversial impact on society, politics, economy and culture. There are many definitions of gentrification due to the notion’s complexity, but in its essence, it is a process of change of the urban inner city community, during which the low-income population is gradually substituted by the middle class one, with this change being followed by the increase in property prices, renovation, inflow of investment and general improvement of the neighborhood’s well-being. Gentrification is caused by a number of factors, ...

As cities across the country and all around the world continue to grow and expand their borders, both physical and cultural, a question lands in citizens’ minds, although it is hardly a new one: where is the city going?
In the essays in which this paper is founded on, there are at least two major points to make regarding the shift in demographics: the first the phenomenon of gentrification (which is to say, when an urban community changes towards wealthier residents or businesses, making the property more valuable in the market); and, secondly, there is Richard Florida’s theory regarding ...

Introduction

People have different ways of attaining their basic need. On most occasions, they go to work in a bid to earn money that they exchange with the basic need like shelter, clothing and most importantly food (Nanda, & Richard 126). This paper gives a comprehensive discussion on how my family acquires food and the economic resources that enable my family to have access to the food and other family necessities. In addition, the assignment gives a detailed explanation on the different stakeholders including producers, distributors/wholesalers and retailers of the food products. It also includes their places of production and distribution. The end of ...

In the poem, “Mending Wall”, Robert Frost has managed to convey a strong message about individuality and division to the readers. Through the two distinct characters that he has created, he has been able to convey a strong message about the dissimilar ideas that people have concerning what results in a good neighborhood. The narrator disapproves the obsession of his neighbor with the wall repair; he considers it archaic and old-fashioned. Indeed, he is skeptical about the wall and believes that boundaries are not essential for good friendship. Conversely, the neighbor maintains his mentality that good boundaries result in good neighbors.
The narrator ...

Introduction

Economic hardships in the neighborhood have rendered healthcare relatively inaccessible to many residents, particularly due to its costliness. Still reeling from the devastating effects of the global financial crisis that led to perhaps the largest economic meltdown the United States (US) has experienced in the post-Great Depression era, the neighborhood is currently in dire, if not completely desperate, need for affordable yet quality-driven healthcare. Such could eliminate yet another impending problem its residents currently have – their declining health. Economic productivity greatly decreased in the neighborhood mainly because its residents became increasingly limited in terms of their income, in lieu ...

Different aspects that structure society as well as the vicissitudes that are generally faced define a neighborhood. According to a research conducted by in the 70’s he strongly suggests that even though neighborhoods characteristics do affects a student’s educational performance, family values and backgrounds also have a strong link towards the shaping of kids education. On the contrary, even though, family backgrounds have a part to play, neighborhoods demographic is rather diversified with many conditions, which can ultimately affect the wellbeing and stability of the household itself. Therefore, as much as the family setting is important neighborhood surrounding has the potential to completely ...

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This paper is an essay on the case of an abandoned leather tanning factory in New Jersey which is listed to be a Brownfield site due to the recent cases of childhood leukemia occurring within the neighborhood.
The Site Remediation Program mentioned that under the Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation Act (BCSRA) which was passed in 1998 and amended in 2002, the owner of the Brownfield land can be held liable by the federal government if he or she is proven to have violated BCSRA. The owner’s ...

Some small businesses didn’t always have to compete against giant corporations. At one time, they were the main hub for products in town. For instance, during the days of black and white television and phonographs (before the cassette players for music), Bob’s Butcher Shop was the only place in the neighborhood to get fresh cuts of steak and pork chops. Small businesses were the heartbeat of the neighborhood. Who could forget about Papa Lucci’s Pizza on 4th street or the burgers and fries by the jukebox at the Miller’s Malt Shop? Small business challenges back ...

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The family structure and system is considered very sacred and important in our culture and society. Although it is seems to be decreasing due to the environmental effects, experts are trying their best to ensure that immediate steps be taken that will ensure that the family system and bond remains strong and valuable.
A major influence on the family is of the environment. It plays an important role in the molding of the family structure. It has many positive as well as negative effects ...

My significant event happened when I had just joined school in my old city. I never loved the neighborhood and I had very few friends around. My father got a new job in New York City, which meant that we had to relocate with him to his new domicile. This day marked the turning point for our family life. To me it was more than just the change of environment, I was sure I would attend one of the best schools in the new city, which I have always believed to be very good for academic development. My family members ...

Family is defined as the basic fundamental unit in the society. It is composed of the parents and their children. The parents can both exist or one of can be present. The family share common goals and they live in one place they call home (Dickey, 2010). They share a common ancestry. Having a family is a very important thing because it helps one in having a place to call home. The family participates in activities that foster unity. The family helps a person to have strength to face the daily challenges. Families can sometimes miss one parent through death and in other cases; ...

Article review; ‘Us and Them’

This review focuses on the article ‘Us and Them’, from Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris. This article evaluates the relationship by people to a person they consider odd. The narrator in this story is a young boy who chronicles the adventures of his family through the various neighborhoods they have had to settle, and the peculiar habits exhibited by people in those residential places concerning socializing and fitting in the society. The narrator and his family do not strike as the most social of personalities as the narrator’s mother observed once, it was no need ...

As a kid, I used to fantasize how it feels when people live in luxurious apartments. Now when I am grown up and turned into a wise and employed man, I have a lot to share about my new life in my six bedroom luxurious apartment. I have recently purchased this apartment and moved into this flat with my family. I would tell you about the apartment, facilities, location, and all other related features of this apartment.
For my apartment, I have to say that after much fantasizing and waiting for a new apartment, I got one that is suitable for my ...

Introduction

As already mentioned, college is like a jungle. While the jungle is beautiful and full of a myriad of fauna and flora, entering it provokes mixed feelings. Firstly, it is exciting and the experience inside can be quite fun. There are friendly animals, beautiful, blossoming flowers and nice trees and scenery. However, the jungle is often home to dangerous animals such as lions, cheetahs and venomous snakes. College is no different because, as it is, it is exciting as much as it is intimidating and disorienting.
When my friend Dan joined college, he was excited that he would be away ...

Sociology

I lived in Sawtelle in West L.A. for the past twenty years. This small neighborhood of Sawtelle Boulevard is a Japanese flourished town that can be compared to Osaka in Japan. The people in my neighborhood are mostly Japanese and Asian. Most of the homes, businesses, livelihood, language, religion and social involvements are influenced by the Japanese Institute of Sawtelle as their cultural connection. Thus, it is expected that this town do not have many Latino and African American residents because of the heavy Japanese influence. Most of the immigrants in this town are closely-knit since they have a long history ...

In the modern society, we live in a very complex world of gangs. This can be attributed to the contemporary problems and challenges such as poverty, high rates of unemployment, and inequalities that continue to plague both developed and developing nations of the world. A reaction to this is the rapid proliferation of gangs in neighborhoods, increase in criminal activities due to flourishing flow of illegal businesses, and constant cases of insecurity amongst the American people (Franzese, Menard & Cove, 2006).
According to Jerome Skolnick, there are two different types of gangs; Neighborhood- based gangs and Entrepreneurial gangs. These gangs ...

Even though, Neighborhood stores and shopping malls are places where most people can purchase goods and services, they do have a couple of dissimilarities when likened. First of all, neighborhood stores are acquainted to each neighborhood since every neighborhood has its individual indigenous store.
While, shopping malls may be reflected on as modern, urbane, well-furnished and better designed to find luxury and ease while shopping. As characterized by the air conditioned stores and an assortment of stores like banks, clothe store, food courts amongst others. On the other hand, neighborhood stores are ordinarily restricted in terms of selection and ...

What are the three best pieces of advice about handling conflict and preventing crime you picked up at the NCPC site? Any other useful ideas or approaches?
The first best piece of advice that one gained from the NCPC site about neighborhood safety is to “set limits on where your children can go in your neighborhood” (National Crime Prevention Council, 2013, par 1). This piece of advice is essential because most parents do not prevent their children from going to dark alleys or places within the neighborhood. They assume that their children are safe since they are just ...

The police and neighborhood safety

Broken windows theory assists little use as a description of crime, but it does have some worth in clarifying the positions of high deliberations of crime. Areas that seem confused and unruly often are as they look, acting as safe havens for at most some types of crime. Nevertheless, the truth is that crime can happen in any area regardless of how it looks, as far more factors - more significant issues - are difficult than the presence of disorder.
James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling, and specialists, such as the New Jersey Law Enforcement, have disputed for ...

Introduction

The House on Mango Street is a novel written by a well renowned writer, Sandra Cisneros. The main character is a preadolescent girl called Esperanza Cordero. She is Latin and lives in a neighborhood full of Chicanos and Puerto Ricans with her being a Chicana. Her neighborhood is what is called Mango Street and it is somewhat of a ghetto. Every social evil-rape, child molestation, theft- is evidenced in this neighborhood. It is definitely not a safe place to live in but according to the high degree of poverty which is experienced by residents in that area, they have no other choice. Esperanza’s family constitutes ...

The broken window theory was advanced by two social scientists, George L. Kelling and James Q. Wilson, in the year 1982. They postulated that “crime experienced in various cities is as a result of some social disorder that existed in the cities” (Harcourt, Bernard and Jens 272). They explained the theory by giving an example of a house with it window panes broken. If such window panes were not repaired for some time, there is likelihood that more window panes would be broken down by vandals. The breakage will continue gradually, and a point comes when the house is ...

I consider community policing the most important strategy in Policing. Community policing can help to reduce any negative portrayal placed on law enforcement today. Community policing can raise citizen trust of law enforcements and alleviate tension and conflict between the police and citizens. And, community policing can result in more effective law enforcement. For these reasons, community policing is the most important strategy today in policing.
Community policing is the idea that a partnership between the police and the community can impact the effective of law enforcement. Community policing consists of various strategies developed by a law enforcement agency. ...

Introduction

This paper is a response to a low income community that has been run down by criminal elements who are not satisfied only at taking advantage of the situation. They misuse the infrastructure and natural surroundings, to lay waste private properties. They are also breeding crime at every street corner and creating nuisance to legitimate business establishments. The task at hand is to use the SARA model and come up with a comprehensive plan to counter this massive overrun by criminal elements (Center for Problem-Oriented Policing, 2015).

Scanning: Identifying problem areas

The priority issues revolve around crimes involving firearms. The thick overgrowth provides amnesty to the ...

- Discuss the relationship between crime and demography (i.e. gender, age, race, social class, education, employment). In answering the question, pay careful consideration to the measurement of demography and crime. Be sure to highlight and discuss reciprocal relationships between crime and demography (i.e. race increases the risk of victimization and crime increases the risk of White Flight). Draw on Criminological theory and empirical research in outlining your response. Draw on required reading and class presentations. 917
On a national average, the Blacks are nearly four times as likely to be arrested for possession of marijuana as compared to the ...

Neighborhood Tour

The neighborhood has a simple layout; the road is paved, most residents appear to be within median income. There is no sidewalk on either side of the road. Most houses are well kept with mown lawns. The majority of residents owns, or is in the process of buying while a small percent, roughly fifteen percent, rent to an individual who lives on in the neighborhood. Seventy-five percent of the residents are Caucasian, with the remainder being African American. There is one home that is Spanish-only speaking household, as well. Most members of the neighborhood were employed. On average, at ...

The film “Do the Right Thing” illustrates a day in the life of a predominantly black neighborhood in Brooklyn. The growing tension and feelings of frustration which increase throughout the day, determine the characters to become impatient and violent and to rise against racial discrimination by the end of the day. The morale of the story is not difficult to understand. However, Mookie’s action, which attracts the attention of the crowd and determines them to destroy the restaurant, is ambiguous. While the violence escalates quickly and unexpectedly at the end of the hottest day of the year, the ...

Introduction

Social work is a profession that covers wide facets of the community by addressing the needs of individuals and their families, specific groups such as the elderly and children as well as the entire community as discussed by Dominelli (2009). More particularly, it is oriented to making their clients self-reliant by building of capacity through training, community enlightening and group empowerment. Additionally, the responsibilities of the professionals may target the vulnerable groups within the community to reduce the harm that may come upon them through sponsoring their educations and informing on the potential risks as well as the ways ...

The Promotion of Mixed Income Neighborhoods in Hollywood, California

Chapter I:
Introduction
The facts are impossible to ignore: focusing on places, health and walkability requires increased public transit infrastructure, which creates new jobs, enlivens neighborhoods, creates local business opportunities and connects communities, both vulnerable and thriving, to vital amenities and resources. (Raphael &Espiau, 2010, par. 9)
Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a neighborhood development plan focusing on easy access to major transit stops. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) defined TOD during the 1990s when undertaking a project consisting of initiatives to promote livable communities: “Transit-oriented communities are characterized by design and development patterns that are conducive to the ...

Meaning of Neighborhood Stabilization Program

NSP (Neighborhood Stabilization Program) is an initiative established by the U.S Congress with the objective of stabilizing communities that have been subjected to property abandonment and foreclosures. This program was initiated under Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, and it was intended to repurchase and redevelop the abandoned and foreclosed properties and homes (Neighborhood, 2016). Low- income individuals who default to service their mortgages usually have their residential property repossessed by the lenders. People are evicted from their homes, resulting in abandonment and foreclosure of the property. Such property would remain under the ownership of private lenders after ...

Abstract

Although transportation and communication has allowed us to develop global communities outside our physical neighborhoods the physical neighborhood where we reside still impact upon our lives. “Social Geographies” addresses the importance of community to people and how it connects to the geographic location where they live. It looks into how our neighborhoods and communities help develop an individual’s sense of self.

Community and Neighborhoods

Reflection
“Community is a contested concept, frequently invoked in a variety of ways by different interest groups.” . It is not necessarily tied to the physical location where an individual resides. Communities are frequently made up of like-minded people ...

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Introduction
Although the U.S Federal government spends billions of dollars towards crime reduction policy initiatives, incidence rate of crimes such as homicides, burglary, smuggling, and gang violence is on the rise in the country. With the 9/11 terror attacks, the United States has become a major target for terrorist groups worldwide. In addition, the strong diplomatic stance taken by the Federal government against Islamic State (IS) terrorists also makes the country vulnerable to organized terror attacks. In this context, traditional policing may not be much effective to take proactive measures aimed at ensuring the safety ...

The problem of radicalization has come to characterize the poor neighborhoods of Kansas. Young adults have been the major casualties of this problem with some of them adopting extreme and warped political and religious aspirations and ideals. Most of these young people who embrace radical ideals are males between the ages 19 to 27. The political and religious ideals that these young people embrace are completely different from how most members of the Kansas communities participate in politics and view religious issues. The number of young adults who become radicalized has been on the rise, and this problem is ...

Low academic success has often been blamed on poverty situations and this idea has become so pervasive that many educators have completely resigned themselves to the notion that hard work and effort fall short to meet the standards of education necessary to keep up in the modern world. However, there are numerous schools that thrive despite high poverty circumstances; these educational institutions have managed to decrease the intense effects of poverty with the assistance of careful planning, the combined hard work of the teachers, administration, students, staff and parents, and effective leadership skills and the will to succeed in ...

Mini report

The summary of findings is:
1. The total number of crimes has remained unchanged during the years 2011-2015. The variation percentage both in terms of increase and decrease is negligible.
2.Aggravated assault constitutes the maximum number of violent crime committed each year. The highest number of reported cases of robbery was in 2013. The incidents of rape was lowest in 2012. Then this category has displayed an increasing trend. The maximum number of cases reported was in 2015. The instances of murder were the lowest across all categories of crime.
3. In the property crime category, larceny cases occupies ...

Introduction

The role of sociology in the society cannot be ignored. One can easily make use of social theories to reflect on the environment they live in. The conflict theory stipulates the existence of class structures in a society. Simply put, there exist social inequalities. This paper gives a reflection of this social theory in relation to the lifestyle of a given community.

The segment that gives the best reflection of my neighborhood is the ‘New Empty Nests’. As the term implies, people and families classified under this segment do not appreciate staying at home, hence the reason their families ...

Julie and Julia

“Julie and Julia” movie presents two different planning cultures using the example of the twenty-first century New York and the post-war Paris. As far as urban planning is concerned, both cities have similarities and differences alike. The differences in time, location and general approach to urban planning make each city unique and distinguished from the other, yet both New York and Paris are presented as people-oriented communities with a clear implementation of the neighborhood concept.
New York and Paris are multi-million cities. Close friendly ties the main female characters have in the movie emphasize the concept of social network ...

Inner-city Food Deserts, Neighborhood Blight, and Shantytowns

Food deserts are localized areas wherein the residents have a limited physical access to fresh fruit, vegetables, and other sources of healthy and affordable nutrition that contributes towards a balanced diet (Beaulac, Kristjansson and Cummins 1). It has been estimated that 46 percent of the world is restricted within such areas (Anna). There are various factors which lead to such regions emerging largely in urban areas racial, socioeconomic and cultural, these factors often intersect to with the net effect being staggering rates of obesity and diabetes and various forms of heart disease (Beaulac, Kristjansson and Cummins 3)..
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Introduction

One of the frequently asked questions in astronomy is, “are we alone in the universe?” It is hard to believe that we are alone in this universe that is home to billions of stars and innumerable planets and satellites. The astronomical community is divided into two groups in the matter of opinions on this. According to one group of astrophysicists, there are many earth-like objects existing in the universe, and it is only a matter of time before we find out our neighbors. A few astrophysicists, on the other hand, cherish the notion that life on the earth is unique ...

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH RESEARCH STUDY

Criminology has various theories that are directly related to the issue of neighborhood watch programs (Siegel, 2011, p. 14). The theories in the discipline can be related to some extend to the factor of neighborhood watch programs. However, in this paper, the social control theory, as a core taught and practiced theory in criminology, and its relevance will be used as a reference to the factor of neighborhood watch programs. It can be stated that the neighborhood watch program, as currently initiated by numerous suburbs, is overly hinged on the provisions of this theory.

The social control theory ideally refers to ...

For this assignment, I took the time to observe the built environment in my neighborhood. In my area, I noted that we have some fast food restaurants. The neighborhood also has some parks. However, I realized that not many people make use of the parks. Moreover, within the park, there is no kids’ stuff. The area also has groceries and sidewalks where pedestrians can walk and cycle as well. Moreover, the neighborhood also has public transport system. Such elements help to make up the built environment in my neighborhood. All these aspects of built environment in my checklist impact ...

The federal declaration process on disaster requires that for the president to declare the existence of a disaster, the request should emanate from the affected state Governor. The request goes via the regional office of federal emergency management agency. A preliminary damage assessment is done by the federal and state officials with the aim of estimating the disaster intensity and its impact on people and public resources. The information obtained is included in the Governor’s request as proof that the disaster is of great sternness and magnitude and the state and local governments are not able to respond ...

Abstract:

Theories were developed over the years, as researchers and sociologists tried to explain the reasons why there is crime within the communities. These theories include the social bonds theory, the self-control theory, the power control theory, the control balance theory, the differential coercion theory, and the social support theory. Based on the theories, there are five realities behind the causation of crime: (1) that crime is caused by weakening bonds to the society; (2) that crime is the effect of having low self-control; (3) that crime is caused by occupational patriarchy; (4) that it is caused by the roles ...

Delivery date

Bronfenbenner’s Ecological model was invented by a man known as Urie Bronfenbenner. The model talks about how the environment around the children as they develop affects them in one way or the other. According to the theory, as children develop, they pick up certain characteristics and traits from the external environment which they find themselves in. The theory acts as an advice to nurses and medical practitioners or professional. Whenever faced with a case that needs psychological attention, they should first try to analyze the situation of the child’s environment, according to the phases of the model.
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Introduction

My place of observation for analyzing a crime spot was a café and bar located in a nearly shady neighborhood, located at the far end of some shops, cornering an isolated alley, which remained isolated most of the time. This neighborhood harbored people belonging to a working class, underprivileged and working hard all their lives. Normally expected in an area like this would be lots of rebellion by the youth, people probably not literate enough because of their lack of resources and low incomes.
The youth in such ...

Introduction

A Raisin in the sun is a play written and directed by an African American woman and produced on stage. The play was produced for the first on stage in 1959 to depict the struggles of African American in the struggle to claim the American dream of the 1950s. The cast is made up of a young family living in Washington Park of Chicago’s neighborhood. The main characters in the play are Walter Younger, Ruth Younger, Travis Younger, Lena Younger, Beneatha Younger, Joseph Asagai and George Murchison among many others. The plot is a mixture of African American culture and the ...

Poverty, drugs and the lack of opportunities in the neighborhood made it difficult for Sampson Davis and his friends to visualize going to college. Davis, one of the three main characters in the book The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream grows up in a culture of crime and drugs where young people’s route out of poverty is to take part in crime rings. The three men grew up in a place that did not encourage college education. Young people did not think there was hope so they just followed what the older ...

Introduction

Community development can be a complex issue, and understanding the needs and the difficulties of different communities is fundamental to community success. There are many different schools of thought, and each suggests something different: some suggest that gentrification is the answer for difficult neighborhoods, while others suggest that social programs can bring about the appropriate change. However, what many different thinkers agree is that the children are the foundational basis for changing a community as a whole; there is potential in the children of a community, regardless of how difficult or poor the conditions are (Foster-Fishman et al., 2001).
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Summary/ Synopsis: The essay under consideration presents the author’s reminiscence about the neighborhood he used to live in. His memories take us back to a housing development (Fairfax Village) in Washington, D.C. of the 1980s and 1990s. As one reads the essay, it becomes clear how much the place has changed, because Jasper provides a comparison of different aspects of life there in the past and in the present. The dangerous Village with a high crime rate turned into a quiet and expensive neighborhood with new buildings, not affordable for African-Americans any more. Yet, Kenji Jasper does his ...

The neighborhood I grew up in was small. One would not notice it on a map. It was a part of a larger city, where people did not talk to one another. The city would be noticed by name, but the people were hard and calloused. Nobody seemed to like one another. It appeared one of the reasons were the many differences between everybody. I did not notice this until I was older.
This is one of the greatest ways my neighborhood changed me: it made me accepting of others. There were many different types of people who lived ...

Community Windshield Survey – South Beach FL

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a. most of the buildings are aged between 40 to 60 years with the dominating architectural style being Art Deco for the tall buildings (Karetnick, 2016).
b. most of the building are made of concrete
c. all houses are not similar in age.
d. Houses inside the commercial center are older as compared to those on the outside.
e. The houses are detached from each other
d. There are few solar panels installed for some buildings. However there are no windmills
g. There is a lot of space both behind and in front of the buildings (Miami and ...