Community Windshield Assessment

In Streetwise, Elijah Anderson (1990) discusses the social forces at work in an urban area he calls the Village-Northton. His is a sociological field study of the daily interactions between the residents of an area encompassing two communities--in his words, "one black and low income to very poor (with an extremely high infant mortality rate), [and] the other racially mixed but becoming increasingly middle to upper income and white" (Anderson, 1990, p. ix). In keeping with valid sociological fieldwork, Anderson (1990) immersed himself in the community from the summer of 1975 through the summer of 1989.

A community is defined as a group of people who live in the same area, where they interact with each other and share common interests, beliefs, needs, resources, and environment (Harkness, & DeMarco, 2016, p. 189). The windshield survey is a personal collection of observed data while walking or driving a car or using public transportation in the community. The purpose of this assignment is to complete a virtual experience of Sentinel City. During a tour, the primary focus will assess the core of Sentinel City community environment through windshield survey method, which identifies the community dynamics

As nurses we know medical professionals more than ever are responsible for treating large diverse populations. Understanding cultural differences in various populations is crucial to produce positive outcomes. Nurses have a major role in health care promotion. Nurses should be treating the patient as a whole in mind, body, and spirit. This should be included in community treatment too. Individual, family, environment, and community assessments are necessary to provide the care and improve health care outcomes in the community as a whole. The World Health Organization’ s (WHO) definition of community is “a group of

According to Stanhope and Lancaster (2008) defines a community as: “A social group determined by geographic boundaries and/or common values and interests. Its members know and interact with one another. It functions within a particular social structure and exhibits and creates norms, values, and social institutions” (World Health Organization [WHO], 1974, pg. 7).

The city of baker is compromised of subdivisions and commercial properties, but also has lowlands, woodlands, and farmland. It is a small town located north of Baton Rouge and east of Zachary, La. Baker is mostly a rural area and most of the resources are 5- 10 min drive away There are approximately 13,835 residents, 198 businesses and five industrial operations in the city limits. The city is compromised of 8.5 square miles and there are 225 miles of roadways within the city limits. The total population of Baker, according to Census 2013 is 13,862 people 6,364 being male and 7,498 being female. The demographic make-up of baker consists of 10,111 African American; 3,318 Caucasian; 244 Hispanic/Latino, and 237 residents having two or more races combined. The population that I am assessing is adolescent ages

Health disparities are not based on income but on location. In Chicago, health disparities are a major problem because of segregation. While, on the Northside, someone is less likely to experience health disparities, it’s different on the South and West Sides. When someone looks at a map, they do not see how segregated a city is, but when someone is analyzing a certain neighborhood in Chicago, they will be able to see how segregated the city is. A study shows how neighborhoods in

My ride along took place in DeKalb, IL with NIU police station. According to, www.ers.usda.gov the “Census Places: 10,000 - 49,999” people in DeKalb so we are considered to be urban. Census.gov says the population as of July 1, 2014 in DeKalb estimates 44,054. As for race Census.gov records White alone, “A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. It includes people who indicate their race as "White" or report entries such as Irish, German, Italian, Lebanese, Arab, Moroccan, or Caucasian’’. Percent, April 1, 2010 at 74.9%. Black or African American, “A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa. It includes people who indicate their race as "Black, African Am., or Negro"; or report entries such as African American, Kenyan, Nigerian, or Haitian”. The percent as of April 1, 2010 is 12.8%. And finally Hispanics or Latinos are “those who classified themselves in one of the specific Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino categories listed on the Census 2010 questionnaire -"Mexican," "Puerto Rican," or "Cuban"-as well as those who indicate that they are "another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin." Census.gov records them at 12.5% percent, April 1, 2010. Median household income (in 2014 dollars), 2010-2014 was $38,357.

A mix of housing age, old houses ( 40-100 years old predominant) and new housing developments

The community I am familiar with and live in is Alexandria VA. The population in the area of Alexandria I reside is most working young adults, live in couples, and newly weds. If I had to guess the age range in my current area of residence I would say 27-38. Geographically the area is mostly high rises with a sprinkle of garden style apartments. There are 3 main grocery stores in my neighborhood and not many shopping venues. However, this is just the section of Alexandria I reside in. Overall Alexandria is predominantly family homes and middle class families.

The story is set in a suburban town in Northeastern Pennsylvania around May 7, 2004. It seems to have a central area full of various stores. Some people chose to live in that area. People also chose to live in suburbs like Miranda’s family. It’s worthwhile to point out that the people living in the suburbs were better off because they had less contact with the sick. By extension, that whole town didn’t have a high population giving everyone residing in it an advantage. Another advantage they gained by living in Pennsylvania, is that oceans and volcanoes are not even close. Onto another topic, most people that live in Northeastern Pennsylvania seem to be light skinned because when Miranda describes people in her life she does not mention or

First Choice Windshield Repair is an auto glass contractor that is based in South Orange County, California. First Choice Windshield Repair is serving the North, Central, and South areas. The service areas they cover in the North include Irvine, Foothill Ranch, Tustin, Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, and Laguna Beach. Their Central service areas include Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Trabuco Canyon, Coto De Caza, Laguna Hills. First Choice Windshield Repair is also catering the South areas such as San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Ladera Ranch, and San Juan Capistrano. First Choice Windshield specializes in windshield repair. This auto glass contractor conducts the windshield repair process utilizing

During my windshield survey, I have noted that, Park City, UT lack diversity in its population of residences, more so, the census 2010 has reported that, 81 percent of their residences are white alone. During my drive around town that, it appeared that, this community main focus has been with the tourist, most with the outdoor enthusiast for all seasons.

Walking around, the area feels residential and I feel very safe. In many ways, the neighborhood is very similar to where I grew up. In the middle of the day the blocks are quiet and not highly trafficked. At 3 pm in the afternoon, they are occupied with kids carrying backpacks; roughly one quarter of the neighborhood is young people under the age of 18 and 5% is under the age of 5 . Until I saw the faces of these adolescents and teens walking home, the best indication that I had available to speculate on the racial composition of the neighborhood were the pictures and products in the window of a hair salon a few blocks away; I assumed that members of the community are predominantly African America, Caribbean, and Latino. In addition, from passing a few individuals on the streets, I also assumed that there are some Caucasians

Compile and hand out surveys related to the comparison of both types of vehicles to South African motorists.

While many people walked by, I took notes. I noticed all different kinds of people. I noticed Caucasians, African Americans, and Hispanics. From seeing these different people, I categorized them to more noticing Caucasian men, Caucasian women, African American men, African American women, Hispanic men, and Hispanic women. I saw all different kinds of people in different clothes. Overall, most people were wearing casual attire such as a shirt and jeans or shirt and shorts. I heard many conversations while people walked around. I heard people talking about where they should go eat, where they should go shop, where their mom went, what shoe stores are in Monroe Mall, where is the best beauty salon in Monroe, I heard people talking in Spanish,