16 10 343 https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/6a776e3f4c6ab57862d80c44972edc01.JPG 523e1ecca288d345496f7408ad2b7ab7 https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/fb0ad91c8fa8e73a818442c547a6a5ab.jpg 23ca8f758a6ab113d94e93d3866bf0ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indicators Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Josh Popple Description An account of the resource The map in which I have selected to use shows the level of growth and investment in the city. I had choose this layer as I believe my indicator of construction to provide me with an accurate estimate on the level of growth. This map shows a lower level of growth in South end when comparing to other areas of boston in my opinion. The picture in which I had submitted is of a ​ Puerto Rican veterans ​ Monument. I selected this image as it represents the cultural background in south end. https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/9cbbb6c8772bb5eb58380af9857e2a8b.jpg c4a0b2b5f602dd05e12c54ac909bd0a9 https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/b1e74d6b8b8eff26bcb278dadccd638b.pdf d8a910ed320591bc1f99ed44164e75a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indicators Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Michelle Picard Description An account of the resource Since South Boston is known for its intense local pride, I wanted to explore if that existed in reality when walking the neighborhood streets. I looked at map depicting the amount collective efficacy in Boston because I thought that would be great indicator for the amount people care about their neighborhood. Many areas of South Boston are shaded in dark green, indicating that they have high levels of collective efficacy. Additionally, I chose to take a picture of a two street signs on top of one another. One reads “Resident Permit Parking” for certain times of the day and the other indicates that the area is a tow zone and no parking is allowed because there is a driveway. I don’t think that either of these signs is unique to South Boston, but their placement on top of one another makes it clear that resident parking is a priority. I’m not sure if this demonstrates local pride, but these signs do demonstrate resident needs are a priority in this neighborhood. This, along with the map showing collective efficacy demonstrate that this is a neighborhood where residents care about one another and look out for one another. https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/76e1ce8cbf533bc9cf3d8246b628c521.pdf f6cc7ba619ec46684d73828cf352bbb5 https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/6bfa5181cad84e335b6cd9f06c88cd7e.jpg 261e8898333799143077894757670b87 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indicators Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Michael Perez Description An account of the resource The photograph I took was of the Tufts Behavioral Health Facility in South Boston. I went into Southie looking at neighborhood dress indicators, which I saw as simple and affordable casual street/sports attire. It fulfilled the stereotype of the unruly street kids I had imagined from my time living in NYC and living near rougher neighborhoods like Newburgh, NY. I related this type of dress and the presence of a lot of roaming youth as a sign that their community was poor and that poor communities are often lacking in a good education. An institution like this one that's photographed, shows that youth do have problems in the neighborhood and perhaps are not behaving well in school thus performing under good standards. Boston Research Map confirmed that Southie has the highest category rate of high school dropouts. https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/8134bc0d4d2e5332ab2cbbedeaca29e1.png dd179387e72dbcf25fbdd776e1bc3f11 https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/333f3089ed9c1fd8a28316439144e19f.jpg 78d4b5b05d0a3b8e9a602f2fae7b86e9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indicators Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Zoë Onion Description An account of the resource Looking down Bunker Hill Street in Charlestown, it can be startling to see the juxtaposition of two worlds. On one side, there are wealthy townhouses, and on the other are long brick buildings, the Bunker Hill Housing Projects. I chose the number of doorways with flower boxes as an indicator, and the map shows these counts along with income disparities throughout the region. I found a very sharp disparity in the number of flower boxes in the wealthier parts of the town in comparison with almost no flower boxes in the poorer areas. There were few areas that were in between the two extremes. In my conversations with residents, the most emphasized point was the lack of middle income housing opportunities. This is mainly because of the extreme gentrification occurring in the area, an example of which is shown in the accompanying photo. https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/72d37519cd9b265381e87acabcc60454.jpg b92813a38ed880620751dba6d4b702b4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indicators Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jane Newbold Description An account of the resource In the 'Southie Palimpset' photo, a political sign encouraging people to "Vote for Sheriff Bennet", a faded flyer for a Kevin Cellucci Foundation event, and a notice for the "5th Annual Walk & Overdose Vigil" organized by the South Boston Hope & Recovery Coalition appear to float over the reflected image of the busy street across the way, in which an MBTA bus, an SUV, and historic multistory brick and window facade are visible. Factions of present-day South Boston remain politically involved, engaged with local struggles around addiction, and mindful of recent history; whether the ongoing influx of luxury condo buyers will take part in such community efforts or just take over increasing segments of the neighborhood is yet to be seen. Photo taken at the intersection of Dorchester Ave, East Broadway, and West Broadway in South Boston on Wednesday, October 14th, 2015. https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/1fab77d9eb1eb3253e995c326320d593.png bb3cf09396c93fd46e08a807a031bb86 https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/87b57ca0f9ac2867b9d2c29d267d4a4b.png bb3cf09396c93fd46e08a807a031bb86 https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/138be61f89da72e89c51b5db0a08526e.jpg 1849b27fe14235843829935adc572a97 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indicators Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lydia Mwangasha Description An account of the resource The Boston Research Map screenshot shows income levels of different parts of South Boston. It's an interesting feature to me because some of the highest incomes, 96K - 221K as well as the lowest 0 - 54000 coexist in South Boston. It also shows (blue dots) subsidized housing schemes in South Boston. My picture is a sign of the Old Colony Homes that is found at the entrance of the housing project. The Old Colony housing project is currently undergoing redevelopment in phases, however my picture and essay are based on the original units that are yet to be redeveloped. https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/3e3e31194a08ff2e13c8f29087eb573a.jpg 58098cb63356e70e0663b81bdfa8401d https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/b0eb0447a0429bd324a3b8256c47615d.pdf 086680dca80f4fe4df4eb0c569642749 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indicators Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob Mueller Description An account of the resource The photo I submitted shows LoPresti Park in East Boston. This photo shows some of the new investment that I saw in this part of East Boston. This park is near Suffolk County Census Track 503, which has a significant level of people living in poverty. Suffolk Country Census Track 503 and Suffolk Country Census Track 504 were at the heart of my assignment. This is because I found their data fascinating. 503 has a large percent of its population making less that $15,000 annually while in 504 that is a very small percent of its population. In addition, both of these tracks have relatively similar median housing values ($263,000 and $283,000 respectively). This contrast is shown in the map I submitted for this assignment. The map shows how these two tracks are quite different socio-economically but not too different from a housing value perspective. After my walk I realized that both of these communities are struggling but as the photo shows there is hope, in the form of some new investment in this area. https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/4005c0d511fe9abb4c909dacbe777657.JPG 0d1296cf8117574a6e463b39dff45d6f https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/a765c99e5eb13d01af2e076f058ac02c.png 5609afd01687800d2909ca3599f177e2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indicators Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Emily Mosbacher Description An account of the resource Adjacent to the Blackstone Innovation School, on the corner of Washington Street and West Dedham Street, is where I found the subject for my photograph to represent the South End. I discovered the Puerto Rican Veteran's Memorial, which stood out due to the five flags that flew over it. The one that struck me first was the POW/MIA flag, as it flew directly beneath the American flag, and I had never seen one before. After further research, I learned that this flag was designed – and eventually recognized by congress – as the symbol of our nation’s concern about military personnel who had been taken as prisoners of war. The black-and-white flag powerfully reads, “You are not forgotten.” Next to these flew the Puerto Rican flag, which consists of five horizontal stripes – three red and two white – and a blue triangle with a white five-point star in it. The red stripes are said to represent the blood of brave warriors, while the white represents the peace and victory that came with Puerto Rico’s independence. The white star represents the island of Puerto Rico in the sea of blue. Next in the row of flags flew the Massachusetts State flag, whose simple design shows a blue and gold coat of arms on a white background. Finally, I noted the Flag of Boston, which was also new to me. This flag bears the city seal of Boston on a light blue background. This array of flags is significant, as it represents the myriad cultural influences on this neighborhood that was once a mosaic of immigrants – especially those of Asian and Hispanic origin – gay men, and many more. This memorial was the nation’s first monument honoring the service and sacrifice of Puerto Rican soldiers to the United States Armed Forces. https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/14254a397be693cb613e06bec2d955e5.pdf 91e170ace5ea8f0795f51d742845e4a6 https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/a326c8630fe8c79202c1e4a4e5236412.pdf fcf87dc614a5c6abf1ac652602921816 https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/5bad182c9d401295e491e1b35c936589.jpg ab16eee721cb28e666bc0154bb84685b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indicators Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Maria McLaughlin Description An account of the resource The two maps I chose from Social Explorer show the high concentration of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher, and their age range. The majority, at about 80%, are under 45 years of age and have bachelor's degrees. A recent influx of this type of resident illustrates the root of the Southie housing "problem". The image is an example of a vacant lot awaiting redevelopment. The surrouding buildings are remnants of the industrial, working-class era. https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/8022eb0bc2dfe723185c15a239431c54.png ce85289091043a9f6624723976919bb6 https://s3.amazonaws.com/atg-prod-oaas-files/usworld24/original/ea917135cb6c5a50434e04e99390fac3.JPG 838ba85d185ca70723bb21da7801cc54 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indicators Project Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Michael McGlathery Description An account of the resource This (relatively nondescript) photo was taken near the intersection of Gove St and Lubec St in East Boston. I took this picture because it aligned with the theme of my walk – I was counting “recesses” the bordered the sidewalk, places like alleyways and dark staircases where the private and public spheres blurred together. I was interested in this blurring because of Jane Jacobs’ assertion that the two realms must be kept explicitly separate for the sake of maintaining order and fighting barbarism on city sidewalks. Seeing alleyways like this in person drove Jacobs’ sentiment home for me – this alleyway and its shadows seemed a perfect refuge for conspiracy, violence, or chaos.