I grew up in a neighborhood that most of the city didn’t know about. Then, I moved three times and lived in six different houses. Next, I went to a college that most people didn’t know about. Then, something happened that changed my life. Keep reading to see my falls, speed bumps, and victories.…
On the above date and time I responded to 5142 Bay Boulevard, reference an unresponsive subject. Dispatch advised me while en-route that there was a male caller who advised that his wife was unresponsive inside of the residence. I was the first to arrive on scene at the residence. Due to that fact, I removed my AED from the trunk of my patrol vehicle and proceeded to the front door of the residence.…
This is a true story about when my family and I moved to Dotson Street. When I was 2 years old we sold our old house and had to live in my great-grandparents house, when my new house was being built. My great grandparents were not there because they had recently moved into an assisted living complex. My great grandparents let, Steve, Susan, Cody, Nolan, my dog Chase, and I stay in their home. Everything seemed normal at first while we were moving in, but as time went on things got strange.…
It was hot and humid. I was a stranger from the other side of the Earth. I had never been in Atlanta before. The only thing that I knew about Atlanta was 1996 Olympic Games through TV. I was not sure how long I was going to stay here and what to do for living.…
When I think of my Italian heritage, the first place that comes to mind is the Ninth Street Italian Market in Philadelphia. I think of all the different family owned butcher shops, bakeries, specialty cheese shops, restaurants and more that have been in business longer than I have been alive. At one time, this outdoor market was an urban enclave in which mainly Italian and Jewish immigrants worked, lived and raised their families. Today, while this outdoor market has become diversified with people and businesses of many different ethnic backgrounds, the sense of pride remains just the same. In this paper I will talk about the history and location of the Italian Market, as well as the area as an urban enclave.…
My residential community has had a great impact on me. The community provides an ideal atmosphere to meet a variety of people. Not only does the residential community promote diversity and inclusion, but it has also granted me the unique opportunity of leading in a college atmosphere. After arriving at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I started spending most of my time in the lobby because my room did not have air conditioning. While in the lobby, I met a racially and geographically diverse group of people.…
Growing up in Brooklyn, in the early 90’s was one of the best experiences in my life. I remember the ice cream trucks, corner stores, fire hydrates being opened for the kids especially when there was a block party but most of all, the unity of families and neighbors. Many people will say “Brooklyn, only the strong survive” and I have lived by that phrase my entire life. It showed me the beauty of living in one of the boroughs that makes up New York City and has taught me to be a strong person. It’s not made for the weak.…
About two years ago, I moved to Grass Valley, CA. Truly I tell you, this was a brand new experience. My whole life was centered around the city of Elk Grove, my previous city. My friends, family, and everything were there. The day I moved was exciting, a chance for new experiences, but at the same time I felt something new: pain.…
As a child, I grew up in four different towns and states. Since I was born in Harvey me and my mother lived in that neighborhood for a little while. Harvey was a dangerous town and there was too much violence near my house. When I turned 2 I moved to Chicago Heights, which is an hour away from Harvey and it was a very safe environment. In Chicago Heights, there wasn't a specific place for kids to hang out, but I was two years old until I was gonna be hanging out anyway.…
There is a clear zone of the Canal district that reminds me the affluent, calm, commercial side of Chestnut Hill discussed by Anderson, where people shop and socialize freely without a care (Anderson 1999:16). The edges of this area are informal but stark as the type of businesses and the clientele changes dramatically when on either side of this border. The borders of this zone are illustrated in Figure 1. I view this area outlined in red in Figure 1 as the economic center of the Canal district with the other streets and businesses occupying the spaces bordering the formal edges of the district. The businesses, the Farmers Market, small coffee shops, sports bars, of the informal center zone accurately represent the aim of the neighborhood 's revitalization.…
On Friday September 11, 2015 I decided to take the number two (2) train from Prospect to Westside 34th Street, New York. It was 4:00pm and I just got off work and wanted to go to the city for the train ride. I waited approximately 10 minutes for the number 2 train to arrive and 2-4 minutes between every stop before arriving at my destination within 40 minutes. Traveling during rush hours is unappealing as there are frequent delays and the trains are most often crowded.…
There I was, speeding through my neighborhood. All my friends and neighbors pedaling furiously beside me. I was pumping my legs so fast, the pedals on my bike got out of control. Next thing I know, I’m close to the ground using my knee to brace myself from flying forward, which hurt tremendously as I could feel the asphalt scraping under my knee. With tears flooding from my eyes and blood running down my leg, I realized I had just failed at riding my bike.…
The only reason college students in the Pioneer Valley take a trip to Holyoke is for the mall, not even located in the downtown core. This is the only economic activity as evident by even a simple stroll through the center square. With few name brand stores, coffee shops, and aesthetically pleasing buildings, Holyoke looks like it is on it’s way to becoming a ghost town since it has not yet recovered from the post-industrial crash. The economy has not diversified and looked attractive to new residents. This, in turn, has led to a population that is aging in place.…
After the Second World War, the 20the Century saw an unprecedented shift of population away from urban centers within the United States. For a variety of reasons, thousands of people flocked out of cities and established new communities, creating a distinct suburban culture; however, the movement did not continue forever. Indeed, in recent years the trend has reversed itself - people, particularly from younger generations, are flooding into some of the United States' largest cities. Many of those immigrating to the cities are Millennials, many of whom are not satisfied living in the smaller communities of their childhoods. While such growth is, of course, beneficial to cities, it brings with it new problems, which desperately need to be addressed.…
I had moved to another town which was next to the town that we lived in together. I graduated from high school and now I study at the university. I met a guy in high school and hopefully we will married and have children soon. I thought at studying some thing at university that could help vulnerable children. Because of what happened to me when I was little, I have decided to help children in all kinds of ways I can.…