The challenge of getting ahead in our society stems from the idea that an individual’s future is solely determined by what and where they come from rather than who they are. Many people, for whatever reason, think that poverty is permanent, that first-generation college students cannot succeed, that only white males can hold advanced positions at work. There are clearly exceptions to all of these stereotypes and every individual has the power to become one of those exceptions. Simply making a goal and figuring out what steps are needed to achieve that goal, will motivate a person to act on that goal and actually give them the chance to succeed. In the following paragraphs, I analyze expectations that I hold for my own life and determine
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The first step in my research was to explore the neighborhoods within Seattle. In doing so, I was able to put myself in the shoes of the young homebuyers out there today and get a better idea of what was waiting for me after graduation. Seattle has been labeled a city of neighborhoods, and as you travel through it, this becomes apparent almost immediately. The city is made up of more than 120 districts and neighborhoods, each with their own unique history, diverse population, and special events and attractions. The neighborhood that never fails to draw me in is Belltown, the home of various trendy restaurants, boutiques, nightclubs, and residential towers. I prefer the experiences that come with living in the city over the traditional white-picket fence home in the suburbs, which makes Belltown the perfect place for me. The hip, youthful, and vibrant atmosphere of Belltown provides a big city feel while also conveying some aspects of a tightknit community. When looking through the …show more content…
Next however, it was time for me to look at some real data. The Belltown condo fell into Census Tract 80.02, King County, Washington and the Georgetown house was included in Census Tract 109, King County, Washington. In analyzing the data provided for the total and native populations in the United States for both neighborhoods, I found that my choices were supported by the census data. First we have the total population. As I mentioned I prefer the hustle and bustle of the city, and with that comes a large population. The Belltown area has about 3,107 residents, compared to the 1,131 inhabitants of Georgetown. As I mentioned, I believe that a large population provides for an exciting environment, however for those who don’t it is important to point out that Belltown is a location that is capable of comfortably supporting such a large populace. A majority of Belltown occupants live in residential towers, which are capable of holding many people in limited space, creating a less crowded area then one would imagine. The other characteristic of Belltown that offsets its large population, is its location relative of downtown Seattle. Belltown received a walk and transit score of 97, and a bike score of 77. This makes it the third most walkable neighborhood in Seattle despite it’s over 3,000 residents. Next I looked at the age groups present within
The first step in my research was to explore the neighborhoods within Seattle. In doing so, I was able to put myself in the shoes of the young homebuyers out there today and get a better idea of what was waiting for me after graduation. Seattle has been labeled a city of neighborhoods, and as you travel through it, this becomes apparent almost immediately. The city is made up of more than 120 districts and neighborhoods, each with their own unique history, diverse population, and special events and attractions. The neighborhood that never fails to draw me in is Belltown, the home of various trendy restaurants, boutiques, nightclubs, and residential towers. I prefer the experiences that come with living in the city over the traditional white-picket fence home in the suburbs, which makes Belltown the perfect place for me. The hip, youthful, and vibrant atmosphere of Belltown provides a big city feel while also conveying some aspects of a tightknit community. When looking through the …show more content…
Next however, it was time for me to look at some real data. The Belltown condo fell into Census Tract 80.02, King County, Washington and the Georgetown house was included in Census Tract 109, King County, Washington. In analyzing the data provided for the total and native populations in the United States for both neighborhoods, I found that my choices were supported by the census data. First we have the total population. As I mentioned I prefer the hustle and bustle of the city, and with that comes a large population. The Belltown area has about 3,107 residents, compared to the 1,131 inhabitants of Georgetown. As I mentioned, I believe that a large population provides for an exciting environment, however for those who don’t it is important to point out that Belltown is a location that is capable of comfortably supporting such a large populace. A majority of Belltown occupants live in residential towers, which are capable of holding many people in limited space, creating a less crowded area then one would imagine. The other characteristic of Belltown that offsets its large population, is its location relative of downtown Seattle. Belltown received a walk and transit score of 97, and a bike score of 77. This makes it the third most walkable neighborhood in Seattle despite it’s over 3,000 residents. Next I looked at the age groups present within