A neighborhood generally is characterized based on the layout‚ planning‚ amenities and most importantly the people that reside therein. The neighborhood I live is a newly developed community located in Laurel‚ Maryland‚ the houses in the neighborhood varies in design‚ style and is a residential community with mostly single-family homes. The neighborhood looks like a transition from farmland to residential communities; the area attracts young and working class people because of the outstanding school
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It Takes a Village to raise a child The book ’s title is attributed to an African proverb: "It takes a village to raise a child." The saying and its attribution as an "African" proverb were in circulation before it was adopted by Clinton as the source for the title of her book. The development of our children in this day and time is as hard as it was in our parent’s time. It takes the community as a whole‚ doctors‚ teacher‚ police‚ and local school administrators. These have an essential
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Pros and Cons of Gated Communities When you think of a gated community‚ what comes to mind? Probably things like safety‚ security‚ exclusivity‚ expensive homes‚ and more. But what else lies behind those gates? Privacy and Security Gated communities provide a lot of benefits to the residents that live within them. The number one reason people choose to live in gated communities is likely the security element.Because gated communities are private‚ they are more difficult to access than a
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Harley Paul 04/19/2013 ENGL 060 Essay #4 Adapting to a New Environment Both Wes’s mothers move them out of their neighborhoods in order to provide them with a chance for a future away from crime and drugs. Both Weses try very hard in adapting to their new environment. In the novel The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore‚ Joy‚ the author Wes’s mother moves him to a better part of the Bronx and puts him into a private school. Mary‚ the other Wes’s mother‚ moves to Baltimore County‚ hoping that the
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Do you know who lives in your neighborhood? Your town? Your state? Your country? Bet the answer is "of course" — and well‚ “maybe not.” Many of us don’t get out much — unless we’re heading to an interview or the bar down the street. On the weekends‚ we more or less stick to our familiar surroundings‚ whatever they may be. So we could quite easily miss a big story going on right under our noses: That is‚ who is living where. The majority of the members of my community do look like me. My
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The documentary‚ Flag Wars‚ takes a look at the two groups of people in Columbus‚ Ohio going through a period of competition and war. The African Americans who are currently living in the community are in danger of losing their home to the new white and gay residents who want to restore the area with new homes. This creates gentrification because it causes some of the long-time residents of the community to lose their home when they can’t afford to pay for it anymore. I believe that gentrification
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Since my early years in middle school I have been a participant in or employed by various youth organizations. My first experience and longest tenure was with the Boys and Girls Club of America in Gainesville‚ Florida. Through this organization‚ with its diverse youth population and host of challenges‚ I developed a passion for the advocacy of underrepresented youth and have continued to seek out opportunities to further my interest. Whether working in an educational setting as I did with AmeriCorps
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Iniguez 1 Efren Iniguez Professor Dority English 101 21 January 2013 Description of a Friend: Not everyone can say they have a friend especially me In a friendship one must be able to trust your friends with your personal problems as well as your life at times. Friends should be honest and straight forward to each other. Friends should agree to disagree at times as well as understand each other’s opinions. A friend is someone who won’t walk away when trouble comes their way. Unfortunately
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Dear Community Members‚ • Want to create a safe environment for your family? • Increase the value of your property? • Unify your neighborhood to create a safe‚ fun‚ spirited community? If you’ve answered YES to any of these questions‚ why not join us at Town Hall Community Center‚ located at 123 Main St. Frisco‚ TX 75035 Friday May 4th at 7:00 P.M. Food and Refreshments to follow. Bring your family and your neighbors. Consider what a safe‚ fun‚ spirited gathering of neighbors in your
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The Importance of School and Community Collaboration In the face of such overwhelming need‚ what does collaborative action offer? Most people would agree that it is considerably easier for children to develop and learn with the support of strong families who in turn enjoy the support of individuals and institutions in their surrounding communities. However‚ the increase in single-parent and dual-income families -- coupled with the gradual disappearance of villagelike communities -- leaves a growing
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