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I found the photograph I chose best encapsulated the indicators I chose--dogs, strollers, and coffee. Taken at Caffé Nero on Tremont Street by Union Park, this photograph is all that this parcel of the neighborhood is about: young professionals, with…

In my trip to East Boston I learned a lot and experienced a lot. What I found met many of my expectations and others were new observations. In initially going on the trip I want to count the number of graffiti markings as an indicator in an attempt…

This photo was taken at the intersection of Wallace Ct and Winthrop Street (the Audi is parked on Winthrop Street), which is very close to the Bunker Hill Monument, and in one of the wealthiest areas of Charlestown. I thought that the mid-sized…

This photograph shows an overhead bridge connecting the Charlestown Community Center to a building on the opposite side of Medford Street. The overpass is right behind the projects in Charlestown, which have now been squeezed into the Northern-most…

During my walk, I also noticed the unequal distribution of stationed police cars. In a conversation with representatives from the District 4 Boston Police Station, I was informed that parked police cars could be physical indicators – a parallel to…

The map I created on Social Explorer describes the population in South Boston who are unemployed, with the darker areas being the higher concentrations of unemployment. The area to the left of the map is the South End and Dorchester area, which show…

Although East Boston remains one of the last neighborhoods in Boston that is relatively affordable, it is experiencing becoming demographically diverse. Some more desirable neighborhoods like Jefferies Point are being redeveloped with newer, more…

This is a photograph of refuse on the side of the road. It contradicts my original assumptions about the neighborhood. While I expected to find a high concentration of establishments that sell liquor, instead I found a diverse set of retail…

I took this photo at the corner of Gove St. and Chelsea St. Some mild “broken windows” indicators are visible: less well-maintained or vacant buildings and streets, dusty sidewalks and small pieces of litter. But the neighborhood works for its…

On the corner of Green Street and Bunker Hill Street in Charlestown there exists a convenience store that predominately sells Goya products and junk food. The convenience store is directly across from a public housing complex. The image shown below…