Westmoreland1
Aurielle Lowery
Neighborhood Character & Demographics
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Approximately: 1,851 persons
Predominately African American: 73%
Median Household Income: $9,500 - $22,400
Westmoreland is at Increased Risk For: PovertyUnemployment Low education attainment
Over the course of 14 years population, household median income, poverty, unemployment rate, and educational attainment = WRONG DIRECTION
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Westmoreland crosses three census block groups
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Trending Demographics
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2000 2014 Change c
PopulationHolbrook-Ross (6-2)Cedar Terrace (6-1)
964 Individuals746 Individuals
898 Individuals573 Individuals
Decreased
Race a
Holbrook-Ross (6-2)Cedar Terrace (6-1)
B: 68% W: 28%B: 100% W: 0%
B: 56% W: 38%B: 100% W: 0%
Decreased/Increased Same d
Median IncomeHolbrook-Ross (6-2)Cedar Terrace (6-1)
$24,653$17, 188
$22,414$10, 568
Decreased
PovertyHolbrook-Ross (6-2)Cedar Terrace (6-1)
22%39%
35%66%
Increased
Unemployment RateHolbrook-Ross (6-2)Cedar Terrace (6-1)
8%7%
21%14%
Increased
Education Attainment b
Holbrook-Ross (6-2)Cedar Terrace (6-1)
No HSD: 10% HSD: 25%No HSD: 5% HSD: 37%
No HSD: 2% HSD: 21%No HSD: 2% HSD: 19%
Decreased/Decreased Decreased/Decreased
Barriers and Challenges
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Holbrook-Ross Cedar Terrace
Common Denominator
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Holbrook-Ross Cedar Terrace
Youth Engagement
&Youth
Activities
Youth Assets
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Youth Engagement
Youth Opportunities ● Local Institutions
○ Youth Center (Cedar Terrace)○ Surrounding Churches ○ CIC Head Start
● Citizen Associations ○ Westmoreland Association○ Sorority and Fraternity Life
● People ○ Pastor Emmett Young ○ Cindi Poteat ○ Shekeva Frazier ○ Pastor Ron Johnson ○ And more!!!
● Built Environment ○ Park in front of Head Start
Inspired Practices Ted Talk: Connecting youth development with community development
Youth As Resources:▷ Youth-led and managed grant making, community
organizing and leadership organization.▷ Helps youth address the problems associated with living
in poverty in their own communitiesGrant Funded Projects such as:
▷ Young Men with Power▷ Women with Class
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Body of young people who can provide counsel and support to
organizations and governing bodies and participates in variety of projects
and initiatives
Key Takeaways & Recommendations
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● Holbrook-Ross District and Cedar Terrace views their areas two different entities
○ Pivotal to bring both parties to the table when considering development in the Westmoreland neighborhood
● Contacting “Life” from each area ○ Cedar Terrace Youth Center ○ Westmoreland Association
● Common ground revolves around○ Youth engagement ○ Youth activities around
education, health, & gardening
Proposed Project for future consideration
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Proposed Youth Advisory Board: To vocalize the needs of youth in the Westmoreland Neighborhood, youth leaders will assist organizations and institutions in finding effective strategies to engage young people.
Eligibility Requirements:10 - 17 yrs.Westmoreland ResidentParent Permission
Over the next couple of weeks:Find Sponsors or FundingRevitalization Project (National Night Out)DRHA Subcommittee
Recommendations
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Build on existing youth related efforts.
Westmoreland Neighborhood National Night Out
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