Working Thesis and Outline
"City Of Alhambra". Cityofalhambra.Org, 2019, https://www.cityofalhambra.org/resources/history-of-alhambra.
This article is found on the website of the city government of Alhambra. Being a government source makes it a credible resource about the City. It provides the history of the City of Alhambra, from 1771 to present. Such account entails origin Alhambra, it's naming, the first settlers, the boom and bust of Alhambra in1880s and 1890s, its incorporation to a city in 1903, the early development of the City, public amenities in the City such as churches, libraries, hospitals, and recreational facilities. While writing about Alhambra neighborhood, it is essential to note its history. This article provides vital information that will help in discussing the neighborhood's history.
Garner, Scott. "Neighborhood Spotlight: Alhambra Quietly Shows Off Its Assets". Latimes.Com, 2017, https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hp-neighborhood-spotlight-alhambra-20170617-story.html.
Scott Garner is Corporate Communication Manager and freelance journalist at one of the Los Angeles Times. The LAtimes is one of the largest daily newspapers in the country hence high credibility of the news delivered. In this news article, the author discusses the beautiful neighborhoods of the City of Alhambra as well as one of its most remarkable founders, Benjamin Wilson. Garner refers to Alhambra as a city of homes, attributing to the City's numerous home designs that appeal to a wide range of tastes. He further discusses other highlights of the Alhambra Neighborhood such as downtown renaissance and the famous Valley Boulevard. The article also includes some of the challenges the City faces, expert insight regarding the City, a market snapshot of the City as per 2017, and school performance within this region. This resource will contribute to a better understanding of the City in terms of its assets.
City Of Alhambra Community Profile. 2012, http://sustain.scag.ca.gov/Documents/Alhambra%20Community%20Profile%20FINAL.pdf. Accessed 15 May 2019.
This article is a project report of the City of Alhambra. The report provides many insights about the current status of the City as well as its future perspective. In the introduction, the article discusses the envision Alhambra 2035, which is a developmental plan for the City. The report further discusses the community survey, environmental scan, and the local economy. Under the community survey, various aspects of the neighborhood such as the city history, the local government, and human and social capital of Alhambra are discussed. In the environmental scan, the article talks about both the built environment and natural environment of the City. This discussion entails housing and land use, as well as the natural resources and utilization in Alhambra. Finally, under the local economy, the authors discuss the demographics of the region, employment status, and the shifting demographics in relation to the economy of the area. This article will be very useful in discussing the social, environmental and economic aspects of the neighborhood.
"Alhambra, CA, 91801 Crime Rates And Crime Statistics - Neighborhoodscout". Neighborhoodscout.Com, 2019, https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/alhambra/crime
This website provides statistics about Alhambra neighborhood securities. Security is one of the significant characteristics of a neighborhood. It suggests not only the economic status of the City but also a good indicator of the general safeness in the region. This website provides a summary of crime index of the region, violent crime in the region in comparison to that of the entire country, and property crime in comparison to those of the California State and the entire country. The article further discusses this data specifically citing some of the most comment crimes. This resource will be helpful in gaining a better understanding of the Alhambra safeness.
Statisticalatlas.Com, 2019, https://statisticalatlas.com/place/California/Alhambra/Overview.
This website provides statistics on the demographic, income, and education levels of the Alhambra residents. The website provides not only numbers but also a graphical representation of the same hence easier understanding. When a discussion about a neighborhood, some of the important aspects to discuss include, the demographics of its residents, household income, employment status, food status, occupations, industries, education attainment, and school enrollment. This website will help in understanding these aspects of Alhambra neighborhood. This data is essential in interpreting the livelihood of Alhambra's residents. It gives an insight into social diversity, economic diversity, as well as the level of education among the residents.
Works Cited
Statisticalatlas.Com, 2019, https://statisticalatlas.com/place/California/Alhambra/Overview.
"Alhambra, CA, 91801 Crime Rates And Crime Statistics - Neighborhoodscout". Neighborhoodscout.Com, 2019, https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/alhambra/crime.
"City Of Alhambra". Cityofalhambra.Org, 2019, https://www.cityofalhambra.org/resources/history-of-alhambra.
City Of Alhambra Community Profile. 2012, http://sustain.scag.ca.gov/Documents/Alhambra%20Community%20Profile%20FINAL.pdf. Accessed 15 May 2019.
Garner, Scott. "Neighborhood Spotlight: Alhambra Quietly Shows Off Its Assets". Latimes.Com, 2017, https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hp-neighborhood-spotlight-alhambra-20170617-story.html.