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Boundaries:
What defines the boundaries?
Water, roads, railroads? Does the area have a
name or nickname?
The zip code of 20002 boundaries is defined
by many large roads and the Anacostia River.
The area may sometimes be referred to by its
Ward or neighborhood. 20002 encompasses
wards 2, 5, 6 and 7. Some of the
neighborhoods in 20002 are Eckington,
Edgewood, Noma, etc.
Housing and Zoning:
What is the age of the
houses? What kind of materials are used in
construction? Describe the housing including
spaces between them, general appearance, and
condition, and presence of central heating, air
conditioning and modern plumbing.
Most houses were built around 1900 to 1980,
however newer housing is being constructed
in the SE of 20002 i.e., Noma neighborhood
(Malinowski, 2014).
Most homes in 20002 are row homes or
condos. There is very little space between
them if any. There are some newer luxury
apartments being constructed in the Noma
neighborhood and on Rhode Island Ave.
Almost all occupied homes and apartments
have central heating, air conditioning and
modern plumbing.
Open Space:
Describe the amount, condition,
use of open space. How is the space used? Is
it safe? Attractive?
There are small pockets of open space. Most
areas have been converted to parks and
outdoor recreational areas. The areas during
the day are relatively safe, however I
personally wouldn’t hang out there after dar
k
due to the increasing number of homeless
individuals and crime. An example of one of
these areas is Crispus Attucks Park. It is
usually a very clean park with a large green
patch of grass and benches. At night, I have
seen people sleeping and hanging out. Debris
and garbage are very common to find on
sidewalks around the neighborhood. There are
not many abandoned cars but there are new
construction projects which could hide
rodents or other wildlife. One example is the
McMillan project.
Commons:
Where do people in the
neighborhood hang out? Who hangs out there
and at what hours during the day?
Many people in the neighborhood hang out at
the local recreational parks. One example is
the Edgewood recreation center. In the
evenings many families play soccer and bring
their children to the playground. There are
signs for local farmers markets and upcoming
community events around the neighborhood
shops and restaurants. Many hybrid
employees work from small coffee shops
during the day as well.
Transportation:
How do people get from
one place to another? How timely is the
transportation? Are there pedestrians? Does
the area appear safe?
70% of people have a car for transportation.
Another major source of transportation is the
metro or other train systems. In 20002 there is
2 metro stops and union station which houses
the Amtrak and the MARC. The train and
metro systems are relatively timely. However,
roadways tend to be very congested so DC
commuters must allocate more time when
driving. There are pedestrians in many areas
but there are also many sidewalks and a large
walking/ bike trail that stretches over 8 miles
from Maryland to Noma. Lastly, 20002 has
many buses to bring residents to all areas of
the city.
Social Service Centers:
Do you see evidence
of recreation centers, parks, social services,
doctor’s offices, dentist, pharmacies
?
There is 10+ recreational centers and parks,
multiple doctors, dentists and pharmacies.
Stores:
Where do the residents shop? Do they
have groceries or sources of fresh produce? Is
this a food desert?
There are many options for groceries
including Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, and
Giant. All these options source fresh produce.
20002 is not a food desert.
Street people and animals:
Who do you see
on the streets during the day? Besides the
people, do you see animals? Are they loose or
contained?
During the day you see many locals running
errands and, in some areas, a large number of
homeless individuals. Many locals have dogs
that are leashed. Occasionally there are stray
cats in the neighborhoods. At night in the
alleys, you can find rats, especially on
garbage day.
As far as classes, the “upper and
middle class” people tend to have more time
during the day to run errands and perform
leisurely activities such as a midday yoga
class. The “working” class is usually seen in
the evening hours out in the community, after
their workday at grocery stores or taking their
children to soccer. The “lower” class can be
found at many church kitchens, or sometimes
social service offices.
Condition of the Area:
Is the area well kept
or is there evidence of trash, abandoned cars
or houses? What kind of information is
provided on the signs in the area?
Primarily the area is well kept. The largest
issue is trash. Many people leave trash in the
alleys and fail to properly dispose of waste
leading to contamination and poor conditions.
Race and ethnicity:
What is the racial mix of
the people you see? What do you see about
indices of ethnicity? Places of worship, food
The zip code is primarily white but there is
also a large population of African Americans.
English is the most common language. There
stores, restaurants? Are the signs in English or
other languages?
are many Baptists, Catholic and a few non-
denominational churches in my neighborhood
(“2023 Demographics,” 2023).
There is 2
African food and clothing stores and 1 Asian
market.
Religion:
What indications do you see about
the types of religion residents practice?
There are multiple churches in the area and
many people show their religious affiliation
by placing symbols on their belongings such
as crosses on their cars or nativity scenes
around the holidays.
57% of people in 20002
are religious. 17.5% are Baptist and - 15.4%
are Catholic
(“
Religion in Zip 20002,
Washington, DC
,”
n.d.).
Health indicators:
Do you see evidence of
clinics, hospitals, mental illness, and/or
abuse?
There are multiple clinics including Kaiser
clinic, BridgePoint Hospital, and All Heart
Medical Center. 70% of people in 20002 have
taken blood pressure medication, 14.8%
report poor mental health, 10% have asthma,
24.8% are obese, and 32.8% report
insufficient sleep
(“2023 Demographics,”
2023). Personally, in my community I see
many individuals that appear to be suffering
from some form of addiction.
Politics:
What indicators do you see about
politics? Posters, headquarters?
20002 is very close to Capitol Hill. Many
residents show their party affiliation by
posting signage in their yards or even pasting
flyers at local coffee shops.
Media:
Do you see indicators of what people
read? If they watch television? Listen to the
radio? Can you tell if residents use social
media? Availability of internet?
I am unsure what people read or watch on
TV. Many people use the internet. There are
many public internet outlets around the
community including Starbucks, recreational
centers, and schools. Social media is very
prevalent in the area. Many people use social
media to spread news, write reviews and
communicate with others. The buses, trains
and even rideshare services spread news using
poster signage either on the top or side of the
vehicle.
Business and industry:
What type of
business climate exists? Manufactures? Large
employers? Small business owners? Retail?
Hospitality industry? Military installation? Do
people have to seek employment elsewhere?
The most prevalent jobs in 20002 are
administration or tech jobs. There are many
customer service positions are also available
at local stores, restaurants, and hotels. There
are more large employers than small, and less
than 3% work in protection services. Most
people in 20002 commute around 36 minutes
to work.
(“2023 Demographics,” 2023).
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