Salem/The Point

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Massive complex, Shetland Park, that is a place of employment and has nonprofit services that a lot of people in that neighborhood go to, especially supportive, employment, medical services. The area also has a municipal state buildings. This area is an industrial zone in the middle of a historically-industrial neighborhood, which is now in the process of being proposed to be redeveloped. Often get health services from a local clinic, which will be moving to another part of the neighborhood.

The Latin community in Salem, but has been outward migration from this community into other, more affordable municipalities such as Lynn. The largest nationality is Dominican, which has decreased over the past two decades. Lowest income neighborhood is working-class neighborhood and has been since 1900s, income grows as you move out of this neighborhood and the housing density also decreases with distance Walking museum of paintings across the neighborhood, but still disconnect from the Point and the rest of the history of Salem

Not a lot of businesses, a lot of bodegas and unaffordable specialty shops. Big interest in having quality jobs within Salem for the skill set of people who live in Salem. Major flood zone, have not had floods but at major risk, so climate resiliency is of extreme importance for this neighborhood because it is on the waterfront.

Food deserts, a lot of grocery stores are over a mile away, not enough access to quality affordable food Issue of education access, affordable housing

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Salem/The Point

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Economic or Environmental Interests

Not a lot of businesses, a lot of bodegas and unaffordable specialty shops. Big interest in having quality jobs within Salem for the skill set of people who live in Salem. Major flood zone, have not had floods but at major risk, so climate resiliency is of extreme importance for this neighborhood because it is on the waterfront.


Community Activities and Services

Massive complex, Shetland Park, that is a place of employment and has nonprofit services that a lot of people in that neighborhood go to, especially supportive, employment, medical services. The area also has a municipal state buildings. This area is an industrial zone in the middle of a historically-industrial neighborhood, which is now in the process of being proposed to be redeveloped. Often get health services from a local clinic, which will be moving to another part of the neighborhood.


Cultural or Historical Interests

The Latin community in Salem, but has been outward migration from this community into other, more affordable municipalities such as Lynn. The largest nationality is Dominican, which has decreased over the past two decades. Lowest income neighborhood is working-class neighborhood and has been since 1900s, income grows as you move out of this neighborhood and the housing density also decreases with distance Walking museum of paintings across the neighborhood, but still disconnect from the Point and the rest of the history of Salem


Community Needs and Concerns

Food deserts, a lot of grocery stores are over a mile away, not enough access to quality affordable food Issue of education access, affordable housing
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