Lincoln Square Community

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The community of Lincoln Square is centered around the Lincoln Center, one of the world’s most famous performing arts centers, which serves as the focal point for cultural activity within the neighborhood. Since Lincoln Square is a very densely populated neighborhood, most of its residents refer walking or taking a CitiBike as primary means of transportation. However, there are still many public transport options available in the area, such as local buses (M7, M11, M12, M104, M20, M66, M72) or subway (Columbus Circle and 66th St stations).

Lincoln Square consists primarily of white population with a few representatives of other races and ethnicities. However, the community that resides within the Lincoln Square has been severely affected by gentrification throughout the 20th century. Around 70 years ago, the residents of this area were preeminently African American, Afro-Caribbean, and Puerto-Rican. The neighborhood, known as San Juan Hills, was the epicenter of low-income immigrants who lived in horrible conditions. The slums of San Juan Hills were demolished during the “urban renewal”, a reconstruction project led by Robert Moses with a goal to build better housing, roads, and, ultimately, the Lincoln Center.

Since the community of Lincoln Square is centered around the Lincoln Center, many residents are employed in the media and arts. Common occupations unite the residents of the neighborhood, creating a friendly open space for meeting people with similar interests.

Though Lincoln Square seems to be an ideal place to live, yet the community still faces a few concerns that need to be resolved. One of such concerns is ridiculously expensive rent. Another problem of the community is harsh environment for small local businesses. On top of that, since so many people live in the area, the neighborhood faces serious environmental issues. According to King L et al (2015), “In the Upper West Side, levels of PM2.5, the most harmful air pollutant, are 10.3 micrograms per cubic meter, compared with 10.7 in Manhattan and 8.6 citywide."

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Economic or Environmental Interests

Since the community of Lincoln Square is centered around the Lincoln Center, many residents are employed in the media and arts. Common occupations unite the residents of the neighborhood, creating a friendly open space for meeting people with similar interests.


Community Activities and Services

The community of Lincoln Square is centered around the Lincoln Center, one of the world’s most famous performing arts centers, which serves as the focal point for cultural activity within the neighborhood. Since Lincoln Square is a very densely populated neighborhood, most of its residents refer walking or taking a CitiBike as primary means of transportation. However, there are still many public transport options available in the area, such as local buses (M7, M11, M12, M104, M20, M66, M72) or subway (Columbus Circle and 66th St stations).


Cultural or Historical Interests

Lincoln Square consists primarily of white population with a few representatives of other races and ethnicities. However, the community that resides within the Lincoln Square has been severely affected by gentrification throughout the 20th century. Around 70 years ago, the residents of this area were preeminently African American, Afro-Caribbean, and Puerto-Rican. The neighborhood, known as San Juan Hills, was the epicenter of low-income immigrants who lived in horrible conditions. The slums of San Juan Hills were demolished during the “urban renewal”, a reconstruction project led by Robert Moses with a goal to build better housing, roads, and, ultimately, the Lincoln Center.


Community Needs and Concerns

Though Lincoln Square seems to be an ideal place to live, yet the community still faces a few concerns that need to be resolved. One of such concerns is ridiculously expensive rent. Another problem of the community is harsh environment for small local businesses. On top of that, since so many people live in the area, the neighborhood faces serious environmental issues. According to King L et al (2015), “In the Upper West Side, levels of PM2.5, the most harmful air pollutant, are 10.3 micrograms per cubic meter, compared with 10.7 in Manhattan and 8.6 citywide."