Working Class Community

PS 218_Spring 2024
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My community is made up of many working-class families who have about 3-to 4 children. We have 2 big parks surrounding our community, Flushing Park, and Forest Park. We also contain public parks such as Hoover Park, and many middle schools, elementary schools, high schools, and daycares. Mainly all public and few private institutions. There are also a number of train and bus stations, including the E and F line, Q60, Q10, Q37 and Q46 buses, and the LIRR. Also, my community is situated in an area with many main highways that get you throughout all of New York City. And Maple Grove Cemetery, along with one of the county criminal Courts is part of my community.

My community is a middle-upper-class neighborhood for the most part, however, throughout the year, there's been a wave of rent-control buildings that are allowing many low-income families to move in. Many retired individuals live in my community. The area's earliest modern homes were built in 1917 off of Union Turnpike.

My community is impacted by rising costs of living, even with rent control as middle-class individuals are moving in into the newer apartments.

My community needs safer spaces for younger generations. With the post-pandemic issues, there's been a lot of danger and homelessness very present in the street causing it to be more dangerous. And many students and families walk by these areas constantly.

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Working Class Community

PS 218_Spring 2024
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Population: 31118
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Economic or Environmental Interests

My community is impacted by rising costs of living, even with rent control as middle-class individuals are moving in into the newer apartments.


Community Activities and Services

My community is made up of many working-class families who have about 3-to 4 children. We have 2 big parks surrounding our community, Flushing Park, and Forest Park. We also contain public parks such as Hoover Park, and many middle schools, elementary schools, high schools, and daycares. Mainly all public and few private institutions. There are also a number of train and bus stations, including the E and F line, Q60, Q10, Q37 and Q46 buses, and the LIRR. Also, my community is situated in an area with many main highways that get you throughout all of New York City. And Maple Grove Cemetery, along with one of the county criminal Courts is part of my community.


Cultural or Historical Interests

My community is a middle-upper-class neighborhood for the most part, however, throughout the year, there's been a wave of rent-control buildings that are allowing many low-income families to move in. Many retired individuals live in my community. The area's earliest modern homes were built in 1917 off of Union Turnpike.


Community Needs and Concerns

My community needs safer spaces for younger generations. With the post-pandemic issues, there's been a lot of danger and homelessness very present in the street causing it to be more dangerous. And many students and families walk by these areas constantly.
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PS 218_Spring 2024