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COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT WINDSHIELD SURVEY
RAINIER VALLEY, SEATTLE, WA.
The community chosen for this survey is Rainier Valley, Seattle, WA.
Zip Code: 98118
Population:11,500
34.1% Asian
26.9% Caucasian
26% African American
7.2% Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Other races
1.6% Pacific Islander
1% Native American
13.9% of the total population in Rainier Valley live in poverty.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT.
Most of the main roads in this area are clean.
The inside roads still need to be worked on.
They have lots of potholes and cracks.
Some of the potholes have been fixed.
The area has many power lines and transmission towers
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT.
Lots of Housing opportunities
RECREATION
The area has clean parks.
Playing fields
Community centers
Empty Spaces
TRANSPORTATION
Walking.
Riding Bikes
Walking and Biking promotes healthy living.
Using Cars
Using public buses
Using the Light Rail
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Hospitals
Police Station. Local law enforcement helps to keep the streets safe.
Fire Station
RELIGION
Many religions are practiced in the area
There are many religious centers
EDUCATION
Schools
Colleges
Libraries
ECONOMICS
Many stores and restaurants
Some of the restaurants do not seem to observe health and hygiene
Many businesses are open
These can offer employment to the residents.
PROBLEMS AND ISSUES
Too much graffiti in the streets
Too many bars. This does not promote healthy living
Sidewalks need repair
Congestion and high traffic on the main streets
MORE ISSUES
High crime rates
Gang activities
Some neighborhoods in the area are run down
The area is well known for drug deals.
These issues hinder public safety.
ASSETS
Many community resources are present in the area.
Residents have access to affordable health care. Some residents qualify for free health/dental care.
The community receives a lot of financial assistance where people can apply and be granted.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Rainier Valley has many community resources. These include:
Refugee Women’s Alliance
Boys and Girls Club
Asian Counselling and Referral Service
Work Source
Joel E Smilow Teen Centre.
SUMMARY AND REFLECTION
Conducting this survey made me feel unsafe due to the many warning signs that I saw along the streets concerning crime activities in the area.
The statistics of this area indicate a very high crime rate.
Most residents here like to keep to themselves so I avoided interactions as much as I could.
I would not want to live or work here.
SUMMARY AND REFLECTION
The neighborhood is culturally and economically diverse.
There are many community outreach services available to the residents.
There are many areas that the area can improve on to make it safer for its residents and provide healthier living options.