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Windshield survey
- 1. Windshield SurveyMichelle LewNURS463: Community HealthFebruary 7, 2011
- 2. Rainer Valley inSeattle, WAZip Code: 98118Population: 11,500 people13.9% of the population are below poverty line. 34.1% Asian
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- 4. 26% AfricanAmerican
- 5. 7.2% Hispanicor Latino
- 6. 3.4% fromother races
- 7. 1.6% PacificIslander
- 8. 1% NativeAmericanPhysical Environment
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- 10. Lots of housingopportunities.
- 11. Lots of housingopportunities.
- 12. Lots of housingopportunities.
- 13. Lots of housingopportunities.
- 14. Lots of housingopportunities.
- 15. Lots of housingopportunities.
- 16. Lots of housingopportunities.
- 17. Notice all thepower lines and transmission towers.Most main roads are clean.
- 18. Notice all thepower lines and transmission towers.Most main roads are clean.
- 19. Notice all thepower lines and transmission towers.Most main roads are clean.
- 20. However, the insideroads could use some help.
- 21. However, the insideroads could use some help.
- 22. However, the insideroads could use some help.
- 24. These one havebeen fixed….Lots of pot holes and cracks in the roads and sidewalks.
- 25. But these havenot…Lots of pot holes and cracks in the roads and sidewalks.
- 26. But these havenot…Lots of pot holes and cracks in the roads and sidewalks.
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- 47. Some like towalk.
- 48. Some like toride bikes.
- 49. Some like todrive cars.
- 50. Some like totake the bus.
- 51. Some like totake the light rail.
- 52. Health & SocialServices
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- 86. Many stores andrestaurants.
- 87. Many stores andrestaurants.
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- 89. Many stores andrestaurants.
- 90. Many stores andrestaurants.
- 91. Notice the liter.Manystores and restaurants.
- 92. Many stores andrestaurants.
- 93. Notice the randomshopping cartMany stores and restaurants.
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- 104. Bars are onalmost every windows and door.
- 105. Bars are onalmost every windows and door.
- 106. Many sidewalks arein need of repair.
- 107. Many sidewalks arein need of repair.
- 108. High traffic andcongestion on main streets.
- 109. Other Problems/IssuesMany emptylots are available.High crime rate.Gang activities.The physical environment around the edge/border of the neighborhood is clean and well maintained. However, as soon as you get deeper into the neighborhood, you can see how run down it is.Rainer is known for drugs in the community.
- 110. AssetsMany community resources.Affordablehealth care, some people may even qualify for free health/dental care.Lot of financial assistances are available for the community, people just need to apply.
- 111. Community Resources As shownabove, Rainer Valley has many resources available. Refugee Women's Alliance
- 112. Boys &Girls Club
- 113. Asian Counselingand Referral Service
- 114. Joel ESmilow Teen Center
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- 116. and more!Summary/Reflection Igrew up around this neighborhood so I did not feel unsafe while conducting this survey. However, I am aware of the statistics of this neighborhood so I did not see as safe either. Many of the people here keep to themselves so I did not try to interact with them. This would not be an area that I would chose to live or work in.
- 117. Summary/Reflection Rainier Valley isone of the most culturally and economically diverse neighborhoods in Washington. Many resources are available to the people of the neighborhood but getting them to seek or accept the assistance is another issue. One of the most common reason for not seeking assistance is due to a lack of knowledge.