Neighborhood Case Study

When a neighborhood is gentrified it will not only change the image of it, but also the services available there (Al-Kodmany 2011, 62-63). In other words, gentrification does not only have an impact on the physical aspect of the land, but also the resources that lie there. During the 90s, the Near West Side neighborhood located near Loop, an up-scale neighborhood, sought drastic changes within the area. The changes in racial demographics in the Near West Side indicated that the health risks that affected minorities dropped in the past decade (1992-2002) (Al-Kodmany 2011,

If the Barasi Village’s controversy is resolved and the project ultimately proceeds, its success will somehow reflect public acceptance of mixed-use development in Corpus Christi. This positive sign might relatively pave the path for the implementation of Plan CC. According to the news article, the opponents of the Barisi Village project are mainly the residents from adjacent neighborhoods, who value green space, separation, and sparsity. They also fear the possibility of unsuccessful outcomes, environmental and traffic impact, or even the threat of privacy abuses. In contrast, the project is simultaneously supported by other nearby residents, who hope for an increase in their property values. In addition to that, the plan is encouraged by Pharaoh Valley Neighborhood Association and the City Council. In my perspective, young adults - who tend to favor metropolitan lifestyles, might also positively embrace the plan. Small-business owners might also bolster the project for it offers them financial

Adding to the inequalities and misfortunes within communities of color, gentrification has taken the Bay Area by a storm. Gentrification is the purchasing of deteriorated urban homes and areas, then the renovation by higher-end and middle class communities. An abundance of high-end people rush into the Bay Area and purchase up the real estate. Incoming middle and higher class take the Bay Area real estate and revitalise it into up-and-coming neighborhoods, then increase rent prices. Therefore, reducing affordable housing for communities of color. Therefore, this revitalization is changing the character of communities because the Bay Area may appear nicer, the communities of color are unable to afford the standard of living. Communities of

The neighborhood group assessment takes into account perception and investigation of various groups. The analyst can gather information to decide the particular requirements of various groups. The data is gathered and, a conclusion is made keeping in mind the requirement of the various groups. Some primary ranges that manufacture information amid the examination of this exploration, is the epidemiological and, demographic information. The epidemiological is the investigation of examples, circumstances and end results of ailment and wellbeing issues in view of various groups. "Epidemiological research is utilized to arrange mediations and, techniques to avert sicknesses. . "Epidemiological studies are utilized to arrange mediations and,

This article was a little depressing to read because it showed that the African American community is being torn left to right for the BART transportation system, or that they are being moved from one development place to another. The role of the government did not help their case either because the government spends so much rebuilding the homes or as a result the middle class and not the lower class could only afford the homes they build like they intended. To support her claims the authors use numbers and statistics that are available through some of the government programs. There were discriminations towards the African American because of their income status/skin color and a result their opinion did not matter. Then I started questioning the government and the planner roles in the city. The only people who are going to know what is best for their community is the people that live there. The government and the city planners think that they know what is going but in reality they don’t because they are not experienced in the community. So then is it not better to let the people voice their opinion on what they need and the government and city planners work around

Getting citizens of a local community of more involved in local government has consistently been a challenge. A few suggestions to increase participation in the city of Shawnee include posting the dates of the city council meetings in The Shawnee Dispatch, both on paper and on-line, as well as on the City of Shawnee website. Also, posting the agenda for each meeting can drive attendance of Shawnee citizens with interest in a specific issue being discussed during the stated meeting. The increased attendance at the meeting will improve the frequency that a citizen will reach out to their area council representative to further discuss the issues facing the city. Another recommendation is to add a suggestion forum to solicit input from local citizens

Begining in1958 the area of Eglinton West was settled by many immigrants from the Caribbean with a large percentage of Jamaicans residents. The 1970s and 80s brought a large wave of Caribbean people to Toronto this created a thriving and vibrant community in Eglinton West. Jamaicans imported their culture such as reggae music and opened music shops, labels, studios and clubs in the area. Little Jamaica is actually the second largest hub for reggae music after Kingston, Jamaica. Other businesses include barbers, beauty salons, restaurants, grocery store, tailors. Well, known business in the area is Monica beauty salon and beauty supplies, Randy's legendary Jamaican patties,

A junior in Brownsboro High School, Ashley Dixon was asked an important question, “What improvement would you like to see in Brownsboro/Chandler.” In receiving this question, Dixon pondered for a while and gave her response : “ I would like to see more places to eat, more areas of entertainment, and new schools hopefully soon.” However, she added, “the only issue is that they would have to raise the taxes, and find some investors, but overall, it would make the lifestyle here more entertaining. We would also expand the area and hopefully attract more people into town.” Altogether, Dixon just wants the best for her hometown, her family and her peers.

West Newbury, Massachusetts, located in Essex County, is an premier community positioned on the Merrimack River and is home to 4,235 people, as of the 2010 census. The town is set apart from Newburyport via the Artichoke River. In addition to Merrimack and Artichoke, a variety of other rivers cut through West Newbury. This area is sometimes fondly referred to as “a village of Newburyport” because of its small size and placement very near Newburyport. At one time, the location was primarily used for farming, but it now a highly-sought after residential town. Homes are grand with outstanding views and custom details. You may be able to purchase a Nantucket shaker style home, Colonial, or other personalized style dwelling. Due to proximity to

Camelot Hills Neighborhood is a suburb community of Clarksville, Tennessee and has managed to hold on to its country roots of a small town, while adding offering the latest of modern conveniences to its real estate properties. Camelot Hills is located north from the center of Clarksville with a thriving business environment and just 50 miles from Nashville.

Getting members of the community involved in governing and decision-making is important. Implementing programs like the participatory budgeting one found in at least one New York City council district. In such programs, a community's residents have access to a certain portion of the district's annual budget and through a series of neighborhood assemblies and public meetings over the course of several months, residents brainstorm ideas of projects that are needed in their neighborhoods. At the end of the process, the residents get to vote on the project proposals to choose which ones are most important to the community and the projects receiving the most votes get implemented (“What do you want in out neighborhood”). In programs like these, people in low-income, majority minority neighborhoods are able to be part of the decision-making process and projects that are important to them can get done. Though participation in participatory budgeting programs in U.S. municipalities has a lot of room for growth, it's things like this that can help mobilize minority groups and encourage participation in the local political

Brownsville’s gang members, brawlers and foul-mouthed youth, truants and scofflaws who have violated the student code of conduct. In "BAC", they will learn about conduct, within a week, they know the drill. First they line up for intake screening, the boys in double-file, girls single-file beside a wall, and for the first of many times in the next 10 hours. When they reach the front of the line, they turn their pockets inside-out, take off their shoes, raise their arms and submit to a pat-down. This is how each day begins at the Brownsville Academic Center,”or just “the boot camp,”. It’s a public school campus in the Brownsville Independent School District, but there are no students here, only “cadets.” The men and women in head-to-toe desert

SSU is located in the incorporated city of Rohnert Park but also borders Cotati, the smallest incorporated community in Sonoma County. In the 2010 census, Rohnert Park had a recorded population of 40,971 and Cotati had a population of 7,265. Though the Community Borrowers program, visitors not affiliated with SSU can check out materials if they are 18 years and older (kids can check out through their parent’s card). A Community Borrowers card costs $10 for three months. Most individuals associated with SSU, CSU, Santa Rosa Junior College, and Cotati/Rohnert Park School District teachers can borrow materials free of charge.

Along with a thorough enough discussion of anything comes the inevitable unearthing of its strengths and weaknesses. The Portland Plan has a number of strengths: it is comprehensive, well thought out, inclusive, and should ultimately lead to a well-planned and sustainable city. How in-depth the Portland Plan is, is a testament to its preparedness to face any challenges to lead the Portland of today into becoming the Portland of tomorrow, as any potential question that may arise is likely addressed within the text of the plan. The mercurial nature of the plan is to its advantage, as anything not addressed within the text of the plan does not render the plan obsolete, but rather may be simply found by finding the popular opinion of the

Planning is for the common people and for the community development then it should not be complete concern of the planners or the central policy makers; rather it should be the concern of the whole community and whole society. Thus the traditional planning process needs to be revised and modified to make room for the common people to take part in the decision making process. The local communities, elected