The flooding of the Caney River has a huge impact on the residents of Bartlesville, including the people who live in CT 5. Transportation routes become inaccessible, which create barriers within neighborhoods, decrease social interactions, and limits availability to jobs, food, and medical and social service agencies. The flood level in Bartlesville is 13 feet, and in1986, there was a historic crest of 27 feet that resulted in a devastating flood that affected the community in various ways. According to Kennedy, “Bartlesville was cut in two by the swollen river. On one side lay downtown. On the other were suburbs and U.S. 75, the main highway to Tulsa. The only way to get across was by boat or helicopter” (Los Angeles Times, 1986). CT
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These codes are adopted by the City Council to promote health and safety, protect the community from blight and deterioration, and enhance the livability of the city” (City of Bartlesville, 2017). The NSD handles the following complaints within CT 5: the accumulation of trash and debris on residential and commercial real estate; the deterioration of trees and fences or carports, garages, buildings or sheds; vacant or abandoned buildings; inoperable vehicles; as well as illegal or unmaintained signs(City of Bartlesville, 2017). As noted by the researcher, the houses that did appear to be unoccupied within CT 5 were properly …show more content…
Morse described environmental or natural capital as encompassing the area’s natural resources, including water, air, wildlife, and vegetation, as well as the management of parks, and trails (Morse, 2014). Based on the researcher’s observations, it is evident that the park located within CT 5 as well as the local Pathfinder Parkway trail which also runs through CT 5 is well maintained and preserved.
Local Politics
The researcher observed many vehicles on the road within CT 5 that displayed Republican Party bumper stickers or Trump/Pence stickers on the windows. The researcher also noticed a truck on the street that had Confederate flags mounted to the rails, as well as a confederate vanity plate. The researcher observed four Christian churches within CT 5, and the citizens in the parking lot of one church, in particular, appeared to be primarily White. While driving through the neighborhoods of CT 5, the researcher noticed signs planted in many individual lawns that stated: We support our local law enforcement.
According to Smart Communities, “political capital is the ability to get things done and the access to and credibility with elected and appointed officials” (Morse, 2014). It was fairly obvious that the researcher would discover that residents of CT 5 live in an area that is
These codes are adopted by the City Council to promote health and safety, protect the community from blight and deterioration, and enhance the livability of the city” (City of Bartlesville, 2017). The NSD handles the following complaints within CT 5: the accumulation of trash and debris on residential and commercial real estate; the deterioration of trees and fences or carports, garages, buildings or sheds; vacant or abandoned buildings; inoperable vehicles; as well as illegal or unmaintained signs(City of Bartlesville, 2017). As noted by the researcher, the houses that did appear to be unoccupied within CT 5 were properly …show more content…
Morse described environmental or natural capital as encompassing the area’s natural resources, including water, air, wildlife, and vegetation, as well as the management of parks, and trails (Morse, 2014). Based on the researcher’s observations, it is evident that the park located within CT 5 as well as the local Pathfinder Parkway trail which also runs through CT 5 is well maintained and preserved.
Local Politics
The researcher observed many vehicles on the road within CT 5 that displayed Republican Party bumper stickers or Trump/Pence stickers on the windows. The researcher also noticed a truck on the street that had Confederate flags mounted to the rails, as well as a confederate vanity plate. The researcher observed four Christian churches within CT 5, and the citizens in the parking lot of one church, in particular, appeared to be primarily White. While driving through the neighborhoods of CT 5, the researcher noticed signs planted in many individual lawns that stated: We support our local law enforcement.
According to Smart Communities, “political capital is the ability to get things done and the access to and credibility with elected and appointed officials” (Morse, 2014). It was fairly obvious that the researcher would discover that residents of CT 5 live in an area that is