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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