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The Latinx Tenants of Richmond Hill
Reichl/Shaping NYC/QC HNRS 226
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- Where do people in your community gather or socialize?
- How and where does your community access services (healthcare, transportation, educational services, etc.)?
Examples of activities and services: Shopping areas, schools and universities, libraries, parks, lakes, rivers, places of worship, healthcare services, public transport, local nonprofit organizations, etc.
Your response: My community is made up of people who go to the Holy Child Jesus Church. This church provides many services such as a food bank. There are also food distribution centers and many emergency shelters that help those who need an immediate place to stay, while reconnecting with housing. My community also has 19 diverse schools, two local libraries, three fire stations, one police station, and one hospital. It is located near forest park, the Richmond Hill War Memorial, and the Jackson Pond playground. Lastly, the J train and the Q56 allow residents to travel, interact with one another, and the public space around, strengthening residents' involvement and engagement within Richmond Hill.
Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
- What are the cultural bonds in your community?
- If your community has a shared history, what is it?
Examples of cultural or historical interests: Religious groups, ethnic groups, languages, age groups, immigration status, historic or arts districts, etc.
Your response: My community is made up of a latinx, roman catholic, working class majority and the most non-english language spoken there is Spanish. The community has been in the neighborhood since the 1970s and is affected by housing inequalities, the lack of quality education, poverty, a homelessness and mental health crisis, an increase of crimes, and poor air quality.
Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community... - Where are residents employed? - If there are environmental concerns in your community, what are they?
Examples of economic or environmental interests: Tourism industry, agricultural workers, mining town, manufacturing center, polluted natural resource, unemployment problem, etc.
Your response: My community is located near many retail stores such as restaurants, salons, clothing stores, e.t.c, which all partake in the economic growth of this community and even contributes to the rise of employment present. My community is also known as a transit hub. With this being said, the air is very polluted, which leads to a decrease in the health of the environment and its residents.
Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
- What should politicians and/or map drawers know about your community?
- What are the needs of your community?
- Is there anything else you want to tell us about your community?
Examples of needs or concerns: Keep community in the same district or separate into multiple districts, shared policy concerns, need for a social service, relationship to other nearby communities, issues with current district lines
Your response: This community needs to be included within a single district to maximize its political power. This is because although Latinx residents make up the majority and renters make up 45%, both their issues and concerns are overlooked. Therefore, they have shared policy concerns and social services that focus on tenant rights, temporary assistance, and homelessness. So, by gaining political power they can fully assist the overall wellbeing of the people and strengthen the community like never before.
My community is made up of people who go to the Holy Child Jesus Church. This church provides many services such as a food bank. There are also food distribution centers and many emergency shelters that help those who need an immediate place to stay, while reconnecting with housing. My community also has 19 diverse schools, two local libraries, three fire stations, one police station, and one hospital. It is located near forest park, the Richmond Hill War Memorial, and the Jackson Pond playground. Lastly, the J train and the Q56 allow residents to travel, interact with one another, and the public space around, strengthening residents' involvement and engagement within Richmond Hill.
My community is made up of a latinx, roman catholic, working class majority and the most non-english language spoken there is Spanish. The community has been in the neighborhood since the 1970s and is affected by housing inequalities, the lack of quality education, poverty, a homelessness and mental health crisis, an increase of crimes, and poor air quality.
My community is located near many retail stores such as restaurants, salons, clothing stores, e.t.c, which all partake in the economic growth of this community and even contributes to the rise of employment present. My community is also known as a transit hub. With this being said, the air is very polluted, which leads to a decrease in the health of the environment and its residents.
This community needs to be included within a single district to maximize its political power. This is because although Latinx residents make up the majority and renters make up 45%, both their issues and concerns are overlooked. Therefore, they have shared policy concerns and social services that focus on tenant rights, temporary assistance, and homelessness. So, by gaining political power they can fully assist the overall wellbeing of the people and strengthen the community like never before.
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Economic or Environmental Interests
My community is located near many retail stores such as restaurants, salons, clothing stores, e.t.c, which all partake in the economic growth of this community and even contributes to the rise of employment present. My community is also known as a transit hub. With this being said, the air is very polluted, which leads to a decrease in the health of the environment and its residents.
Community Activities and Services
My community is made up of people who go to the Holy Child Jesus Church. This church provides many services such as a food bank. There are also food distribution centers and many emergency shelters that help those who need an immediate place to stay, while reconnecting with housing. My community also has 19 diverse schools, two local libraries, three fire stations, one police station, and one hospital. It is located near forest park, the Richmond Hill War Memorial, and the Jackson Pond playground. Lastly, the J train and the Q56 allow residents to travel, interact with one another, and the public space around, strengthening residents' involvement and engagement within Richmond Hill.
Cultural or Historical Interests
My community is made up of a latinx, roman catholic, working class majority and the most non-english language spoken there is Spanish. The community has been in the neighborhood since the 1970s and is affected by housing inequalities, the lack of quality education, poverty, a homelessness and mental health crisis, an increase of crimes, and poor air quality.
Community Needs and Concerns
This community needs to be included within a single district to maximize its political power. This is because although Latinx residents make up the majority and renters make up 45%, both their issues and concerns are overlooked. Therefore, they have shared policy concerns and social services that focus on tenant rights, temporary assistance, and homelessness. So, by gaining political power they can fully assist the overall wellbeing of the people and strengthen the community like never before.
