The total population according to statistical atlas is 955 residents. Approximately 38.1% of these residents are under the age of 20. In comparison, women in Black Hills out populate men by 6% according to placestolive.com. The marital status of families in this area is 33.4% and if those married couples 9.4% have children according to citydata.com. There is 68.5 percent family households within this area and an average of a small family size approximately 59.4 percent have a family with two or three members. Windshield Survey The windshield survey of Black Hills discloses diverse aspects of living and ample different cultures within this area. The community is extremely diverse and places a large emphasis on religion. The physical environment of this area can be described as in a debilitating condition. The environment observed architecture of the houses was all similar. Most of the houses looked as though they were crumbling. The major differences in the houses was the siding, colors, and few of the houses looked to be well maintained. The housing units appeared to be detached from other units. The yards were simplistic, small, and gated. The lawns were overgrown and cluttered with old …show more content…
The public area noted was an abandoned school called Adelante high school. The parking lot was in disrepair leaving mostly broken concrete and stone. Black Hills is home to two different parks Coit and Kensington Parks which both looked overgrown and do not seem to be used much. Neither park had equipment for children to play on or trails to walk/ ride on. The picnic tables did not look like they should be in use. The neighborhood had a community garden that was neglected. The sign for the garden had graffiti on it and was falling apart. Thick shrubs and trash were scattered all over the fenced in space of the garden. The observations show the neighborhood is in a state of
To appreciate a row house neighborhood, one must first look at the plan as a whole before looking at the individual blocks and houses. The city’s goal to build a neighborhood that can be seen as a singular unit is made clear in plan, at both a larger scale (the entire urban plan) and a smaller scale (the scheme of the individual houses). Around 1850, the city began to carve out blocks and streets, with the idea of orienting them around squares and small residential parks. This Victorian style plan organized rectangular blocks around rounded gardens and squares that separated the row houses from major streets. The emphasis on public spaces and gardens to provide relief from the ene...
American Gothic and Rural Rehabilitation Client have similar focal points, a stern man and hardened woman posing in front of their home. Though both seem to have dressed in their best apparel, it is apparent that the two couples do not have access to equal resources. The man and...
In the film Rear Window directed by Alfred Hitchcock, a significant shift of power is portrayed. This shift occurs between the protagonist of the film, L.B Jeffries and his romantic partner, Lisa Freemont. This shift also aids in outlining the main theme of the film, which is marriage, as all aspects of marriage are observed and taken into account by Jeffries. The change of dominance within Lisa and Jeffries relationship can be broken down into three stages, which develop and change throughout the film. At the beginning of the film Jeffries is shown to have the power within the relationship as he dictates the parameters of the relationship, however he is also intimidated by Lisa 's social standing. Towards the middle of the film the possession
While Appalachian stereotypes changed over time early images of the land and people are seen as very separate entities. The land being lush and the fertile while the people are shown as the crude and undeserving of such a beautiful home. These separate images would gradually fuse together as the arts industry gradually took over the changing social and economic landscape of the Appalachian Mountains.
In the neighborhood I live is in the Koreatown / Wilshire Center and haven’t experience a lot of crime which is also part of the low crime rate in the neighborhood. Also the police presence here in my neighborhood is very light and the relations with the police is normal. The only time the police will be serious if the crime is too dangerous and concern for the neighborhood is first. It is also different from his description from the gang violence and presence in the area I live in is very light not like other neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The difference is also the race in the area is different and comprised of mostly Asian and White which we are at a friendly relation with little to no disturbance of crime and gang violence. This also included poverty in the neighborhood I live in is very light and there is not a lot of poor people in the area. It also different the community which is very friendly and everyone is not that all cautious or worry. If there were a crime we will be notified ahead to be prepared of the concern of safety. From the description how Victor Rios described the neighborhood is almost similar to a few neighborhood of Los Angeles such as the East Los Angeles and the Compton area of Los Angeles. I had visited these area when I was riding the public transportation through these area to reach to the destination. I noticed that the area
Based on observations, Hispanics dominate the neighborhood with Caucasians coming close to to the range of neighbors. The neighborhood is relatively middle and working class because rent is at a range that is a bit costly compared to an apartment complex, but less than townhouses in the city of Cypress. I arrived at this conclusion because, my family used to live in a townhouse community, but we had to move out because rent was too expensive to handle. The public life of the neighborhood is generally quiet. However, there is an area in the middle of the neighborhood that has regularly street interaction provided for the neighborhood. An outdoor pool is open during the summer for people to enjoy in the California heat. A fenced basketball court and playground is next to the pool where children and teens come and play with others. Lastly, an indoor banquet room near the manager office is provided for homeowners to reserve for any special occasion such as birthdays and baby showers. As mentioned before, the neighborhood is relatively quiet, but since the homes are tight side by side one other people are able to hear conversations in homes if they were speaking loudly enough. There are no homeless people present in the neighborhood since it is bricked wall throughout the perimeter. People walking around the neighborhood can be seen through their homes and regularly monitored by the
The area of Black Forest was settled in pre-colonial times by numerous native Indian tribes like the Utes and the Comanche’s. These groups were eventually driven out by various other groups like the Arapahoe and Cheyenne tribes who prior to settlement drove out the native Kiowa tribes, the Arapahoe and Cheyenne consequently, were the last known native inhabitants of the area. These native tribes made great use of the land which was abundant with natural and valuable crops and trees. With vegetation such as the Ponderosa Pines which provided fuel and materials for building, and the corn and wheat crops used for multifaceted tools and cooking items, the various indigenous groups were well suited to their surrounding location. White settlers began to inhabit the area in earnest around the mid 1800’s and eventually became the dominant group of the range by the 1860’s. This eventually led to the perpetual settlement and commercialization of the area and it later became known for its lumber, cattle and crop farming, ranching, and potatoes. By the late 1880’s Black Forest was predominantly shipping out cattle, potatoes, crops such as corn, wheat and hay. However ...
Isolated in an area rich with granite and foliage, Flat Rock basks in the Southern sun while cooling off as the wind breezes by the Appalachian Mountain tops and onto the grassy meadows. Flat Rock’s location orients itself in the Western-most part of North Carolina, just shy of the South Carolina border. Geological composition of Flat Rock was discovered to be granite rock, which can still be found being used in the buildings that make up the village. Over the years since its development, Flat Rock has remained a pristine historical area of close-knit relationships and generations of residence. Flat Rock has gone through various shades of importance and development; beginning as a point of destination for American Indians in the 18th century, later a getaway for wealthy South Carolinians, then quickly it sprawled into development and business, and now rests comfortably being cushioned by the surrounding mountains but rapidly approaching questions of environmental responsibility. Within the encompassing aspects of history, geography, and environmentalism, Flat Rock remains quaint but strong.
In conducting this assignment we visited the neighborhood of Washington Heights. During our visits we interviewed several of the residences; so that we could get a first hand prospective of what it is like living in the community, why they settled in the community and the many changes that they have witness durning their time in the neighborhood.
It is a concurrent agreement in the film industry that Alfred Hitchcock is nothing less than a legend when it comes to the suspense and thriller genres of film. That being said, many filmmakers unsurprisingly aspire to adopt his style in more recent films. Movie critique Andrew O’Hehir suspects that this is the case with Mark Pellington’s production, Arlington Road, which follows the story of a man taken with the idea that his neighbors are terrorists. Although Pellington’s production possesses distinctively Hitchcock-styled qualities in its editing, storyline, and themes, O’Hehir argues that it is “…ultimately just another maddeningly ill-conceived tribute placed at [Hitchcock’s] feet.” However, it cannot be determined if Pellington meant for Arlington Road to be a tribute at all. The film may have a multitude of resemblances to Hitchcock film, but its finale fundamentally distinguishes itself unique to O’Hehir’s assumption.
Imagine living in a town that was once thriving with successful businesses to a community that barely exist. As you travel down the deserted roads of your community you are surrounded by boarded up memorable buildings, deteriorating homes, and empty storefronts. The water tower that stands tall for all to see is now covered by rust. While the streets in which you are traveling on show signs of frequent patchwork in an effort to salvage the road. As you pass by what once was your favorite mom and pop’s restaurant you began to reminisce on the time you spent there with loved ones. This has become the story of residents in Boley, Oklahoma; one of the first all black towns in the state.
One of the main issues that the book, “Ecology of Fear,” discussed about were the inherent dangers and problems that suburbanization imposed upon the landscape of Southern California. Although suburbanization in theory and in reality did create abundant benefits to a great mass of people, especially to those who wanted to avoid the daily nuisances of urban city life, its negative consequences were quite grave indeed. Suburbanization led to a complete eradication to the natural landscape of many areas in California. The book’s vivid accounts of how the lush, green landscape was bulldozed just to build tracts of homes were a painful reminder of the beauty that was lost due to suburbanization. “In 1958 sociologist William Whyte – author of The Organization Man – had a disturbing vision as he was leaving Southern California. ‘Flying from Los Angeles to San Bernardino – an unnerving lesson in man’s infinite capacity to mess up his environment – the traveler can see a legion of bulldozers gnawing into the last remaining tract of green between the two cities’.” (Davis, p. 77)...
Standing on the street corner, eyes closed, head tilted skyward, my ears consumed the sounds of the day. Cars whizzing by, dogs barking, wind swirling dried leaves across the sidewalk. A faint greeting, “How’s your mom and ‘dem?” I did not immediately realize it was directed towards me. The second time I heard it, “How’s your mom and ‘dem?”, the volume had been turned up. Peering through the maze of azalea bush branches, I see a weathered old man, straw fedora sitting percariously atop his slightly tilted head. I fear the wind, that whips my hair, will claim the hat as its own. It only slightly rises, quickly stayed by a long-fingered, weather-wrinkled hand. We share smiles; a tip of the hat, and a nod end the encounter. Sunglasses raised, I squint into the glaring afternoon sunlight – shuitters tap the cypress siding, protesting the intrusion by the breeze, on the side of the Queen Anne cottage. I realize I am channeling the essence of the Historic District of Thibodaux, LA – “Where yesterday welcomes tomorrow.” (City of Thibodaux, LA)
My group’s aggregate is in East Side Community of Buffalo, NY. For this assignment, a windshield survey of East Side Community was completed. The windshield survey is an assessment of the community through my personal observations. This survey will include an assessment of four categories. These consist of the physical aspects, economical standings, services provided, and social aspects of the community. In addition to the windshield survey, local census data was collected. Below are east side community’s results and local census data findings.
In Black Metropolis, authors describe how “Black Belt” was formed and its living environment. Black Belt was an area concentrated with black population, which included lots of migrants from the south. In that period, colored people are facing unfair treatment, they are not welcomed by the whites. There were properties organization banning colored rent or buy real estates, forcing them stayed in the black belt although it was overcrowded. The condition inside was very bad, high diseases and death rates; inadequate recreation; and dirty street etc. Lacking resources resulted in this bad condition as there were no one willing to help them. A member of Real Estate Board stated that: “We have no plans for them. Perhaps they can return to the South.” (Drake, Cayton, 207)