WINDSHIELD SURVEYROCHESTER, NY

Deborah J. AdamsEmpire State College

One City, One Future

Established 175 years ago

Rochester's city population according to the 2010 census is approximately 210,565, making it New York's third most populous city after New York City and Buffalo.

Rochester Population

According to the 2010 Census, the city's population was 43.7% White (37.6% non-Hispanic White alone), 41.7% Black or African American (38.8% non-Hispanic Black or African American alone), 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.1% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 6.6% from some other race and 4.4% from two or more races. 16.4% of the total population were Hispanic or Latino of any race, mostly made up of Puerto Ricans.

Means of transportation in 14621 Zip code

Drove a car alone: 7,578 (67%) Carpooled: 1,671 (15%) Bus or trolley bus: 1,245 (11%) Railroad: 16 (0%) Taxi: 32 (0%) Bicycle: 14 (0%) Walked: 467 (4%) Other means: 72 (1%) Worked at home: 226 (2%)

http://www.city-data.com/zips/14621.html

Cars and Trucks

Bicycles and Walking

RTS Buses

Freight and Passenger trains run throughRochester’s Amtrak Station.

Rochester Neighborhood Map

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City Neighborhoods

The city has many neighborhoods and streets of various types. Many housing issues in the city are a problem related to poverty, and missing or disinterested landlords. It leads to abandoned homes, homes boarded up , burned or even removal by the city, leading to empty lots.

Empty Lots, Homes Removed by the City

Then there is housing renewal!

Playgrounds in Empty Lots

Northeast Quadrant

Local Cuisine

14621 Community

E. Ridge Road (104) up and to south side of Long Acre Rd. to the North; Clifford Avenue to the South; N. Goodman Street to the East and St. Paul Street (Genesee River) to the West. (Region breakdown as follows: East-between N. Goodman Street and Carter Street; Central-between Carter Street and Joseph Avenue; and West-between Joseph Avenue and St. Paul Street/Genesee River)

14621 Community

Extending across much of the north-central cityscape of Rochester, now including parts of the old Hudson Avenue and North Clinton neighborhoods, is the 14621 community. Today this neighborhood is predominantly African American and Hispanic, this community suffered being the center of the 1964 riots. The riots did produce some benefits in the long run: the north-central area has been the site of ongoing urban renewal projects since the late 1960s, and, as noted by "JULY ’64" filmmakers Carvin Eison and Chris Christopher, inspired the development of such important African American organizations such as The Urban League of Rochester as well as Rochester’s first anti-poverty organization (Action for a Better Community), and black community activist organization Freedom, Integration, God, Honor, Today (F.I.G.H.T.). (F.I.G.H.T.) was founded by Rev. Franklin Florence and Deleon McEwen, who would become the first president of (F.I.G.H.T). The establishment of this program came the assistance of Saul Slinky. However, the neighborhood is still considered the most dangerous part of Rochester and is blighted by crime, drugs and gang activity.[

Garbage Ridden Streets

Rochester City School District

Elementary Schools: 43

Secondary Schools 23

Graduation Rate for 2011 (last reported): 46%

Roberto Clemente School No. 8

Hospitals In the City

Strong Memorial Unity Hospital

Rochester General Hospital

Healthcare for the Homeless RV

Sponsored By Unity Health System

Rochester General Hospital is inside the 14621 community.

Rochester General Hospital (RGH), a 528-bed tertiary-care facility and the flagship of Rochester General Health System, is served by more than 1,500 medical and dental staff members and more than 7,000 employees. Strong referral relationships with several regional hospitals, as well as relationships and affiliations with nationally renowned institutions including Cleveland Clinic and Roswell Park Cancer Institute, amplify the ability of RGH to provide superior clinical care to the men and women of the greater Rochester area and beyond.

Pharmacies and Health care

Rite Aid Pharmacies: 4 Walgreens: 1 CVS: 1 Tops: 1 Wal-Mart: 1 Target: 1 Your Local Pharmacy: 1 (opened

3/1/2012)

Northridge Medical Group

McCree McCuller Wellness Center (AIDS/HIV Care)

RGMG White Pines Medical Group

Behavioral Health Network

City of Rochester Fire Department

Engine 16: 704 Hudson Ave.

Quint 6/Midi 6: 1207 North Clinton Ave.

Fatal fire on Grape Street- 4 kids died

Sullivan Street

Rochester Police Department

Crime statistics 14621

http://www.clrsearch.com/Rochester_Demographics/NY/14621/Crime-Rate

Manufacturing in Rochester

American Packaging Corporation

General Motors

Kodak

Churches

There are numerous churches in the community. They are located in churches, in regularbuildings and in storefronts and are all different denominations.

The last listing totals 27 churches In the 14621 zip code.

Markets and Local Stores

There are a total of 43 different stores to shop for groceries in the 14621 zip code. They vary from Wal-Mart and Tops to local stores of every culture and type.

Shaiba Grocery King Food Mart Little Brooklyn Mini Mart

Observations

These is no obvious signs of gang activity in the area but it has been reported that there are several rival gangs.

There is graffiti on buildings in different locations throughout the area as well.

There were numerous people walking around the streets, mostly males. Due to the fact that it has been cold outside, there are less people interacting together. Many people sit on porches to see the neighbors and traffic going by.

These were several cats wandering around the neighborhoods. No loose dogs were seen.

Many of the local people are Hispanic or Latino as well as African American. There is a lot of ethnic influences in the area.

There appears to be little respect for peers and neighbors in this area. People were observed speaking in angry tone of voices and considerable profanity.

Many of the areas that inside the 14621 zip code are not very safe. One must be vigilant in keeping eyes and ears open to prevent one from becoming a victim.

Subjective Information

The windshield survey was done in the area were I normally work as a community health nurse. Although I do not necessarily feel unsafe in the areas, I also have to be acutely aware of my surroundings. It is predominantly a low income/poverty ridden area with high crime.

I would not for any reason choose to live there.

Strengths

There is a strong cultural allegiance in this area and people who are looking at trying to change the overall economic issues. Many stores and necessities are within walking distance so the residents can obtain their needs. Faith is another great allegiance.

Challenges

Poverty is a great challenge in this area.

Crime in this area is one of the highest rates in the city.

There appears to be little pride in the area and in the streets. Even when observing the sanitation workers (city workers) gathering garbage, anything that fell out of the cans to the ground, stayed on the ground.

Strategies

Show pride in the neighborhoods, encouraging clean ups frequently to get the garbage off the ground.

Add gathering places in the neighborhoods to keep neighbors in contact with each other.

Have the city sponsor projects to help with the overall maintenance of homes and fine or charge landlords who do not keep up the appearance of the homes they rent.

Conclusions

This is one of the poorest and unsafe area of the city. Although I work there daily, I do not care to spend much time there.

I choose to avoid going into my of the shops and stores even to use the facilities.

I certainly would not live there.

References

http://www.city-data.com/zips/14621.html

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589936674