Little Neck-Douglaston

Reichl/Shaping NYC/QC HNRS 226
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My community is in school district 26 and is home to multiple different elementary schools and a middle school which all have positive ratings. Most students live in the area or do not commute very far. Older students enjoy eating at our local fast food places or eating at our famous “Joe’s Pizzeria” which is on the main street connecting all the major schools. There are a variety of churches, the largest being St. Anastasia which also hosts many community events such as the carnival and serves as the end point for our annual Memorial Day parade. There are also other churches which conduct mass in specific languages, such as in Korean. Has three bus routes and close proximity to the LIRR.

The community is mainly white and Asian as seen by multiple Asian stores, such as H-Mart, and bilingual advertising used in the area. However, the area is also at increasing risk of gentrification since the more affordable smaller homes are being demolished in favor of larger homes at exorbitant prices. Some smaller celebrities own property in the area which possibly contributed to the desire to make larger houses. Unfortunately, most of these houses increase in size at the cost of a backyard or large driveway area, making parking more difficult especially due to the amount of teachers in the area.

The community has good connections to both the city and Long Island making it a good middle-ground for commuters. There is no particular job that people do in this area however, due to Little Neck Bay, the area is known for various shellfish such as clams.

Little Neck is closely associated with Douglaston and oftentimes the lines differentiating the two are blurred. Due to this, the community is often hyphenated as Little Neck-Douglaston, which I feel is an accurate name for the area. However, Queens Community District 11 combines the two with Bayside, Auburndale, East Flushing, Oakland Gardens, and Hollis Hills, creating a large area. I propose that Little Neck-Douglaston all the way until the Nassau County line be its own district due to its uniqueness: proximity to the water, local parks, access to public transit, and access to Long Island and Manhattan. The other areas share likeness only along Northern Boulevard where the Q12 runs.

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Little Neck-Douglaston

Reichl/Shaping NYC/QC HNRS 226
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Population: 25262
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Economic or Environmental Interests

The community has good connections to both the city and Long Island making it a good middle-ground for commuters. There is no particular job that people do in this area however, due to Little Neck Bay, the area is known for various shellfish such as clams.


Community Activities and Services

My community is in school district 26 and is home to multiple different elementary schools and a middle school which all have positive ratings. Most students live in the area or do not commute very far. Older students enjoy eating at our local fast food places or eating at our famous “Joe’s Pizzeria” which is on the main street connecting all the major schools. There are a variety of churches, the largest being St. Anastasia which also hosts many community events such as the carnival and serves as the end point for our annual Memorial Day parade. There are also other churches which conduct mass in specific languages, such as in Korean. Has three bus routes and close proximity to the LIRR.


Cultural or Historical Interests

The community is mainly white and Asian as seen by multiple Asian stores, such as H-Mart, and bilingual advertising used in the area. However, the area is also at increasing risk of gentrification since the more affordable smaller homes are being demolished in favor of larger homes at exorbitant prices. Some smaller celebrities own property in the area which possibly contributed to the desire to make larger houses. Unfortunately, most of these houses increase in size at the cost of a backyard or large driveway area, making parking more difficult especially due to the amount of teachers in the area.


Community Needs and Concerns

Little Neck is closely associated with Douglaston and oftentimes the lines differentiating the two are blurred. Due to this, the community is often hyphenated as Little Neck-Douglaston, which I feel is an accurate name for the area. However, Queens Community District 11 combines the two with Bayside, Auburndale, East Flushing, Oakland Gardens, and Hollis Hills, creating a large area. I propose that Little Neck-Douglaston all the way until the Nassau County line be its own district due to its uniqueness: proximity to the water, local parks, access to public transit, and access to Long Island and Manhattan. The other areas share likeness only along Northern Boulevard where the Q12 runs.
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