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Boundaries Hyattsville boundaries are geographical with its zip code

Are the boundaries geographical, being 20781 in Prince George's County in Maryland.

political, or economic? According to the United States Census reports in 2020 the

Do neighborhoods have names? population stood at 2,613 Pop. per km², whereby 58% of the

Are there sub-communities? population are homeowners. Hyattsville occupies around

How are these identified? 6.97 km2. The population comprises that of blacks, Hispanic,

and whites who average at 49 years old.

Basically, Hyattsville is a little town on the outskirts of a big

metropolis, approximately 8 miles away.

In Hyattsville, there are several neighborhoods, the majority

of which are named. The 'neighborhood app,' which can be

downloaded on cellphones, enables the whole community to

connect. Each community is included on the app, and you

may use it to make notices or alerts that are specific to your

neighborhood or the wider Hyattsville region. In this region,

political borders exist. Polygon characteristics are used to

depict the borders. There are no sub-communities in the

neighborhoods since they have names.

Housing and Zoning Hyattsville doesn't have a lot of housing options. There are
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What is the age of the buildings? Are just two apartment buildings in the area, and one's money

the residences single family or determines admission. There's a brand-new neighborhood in

multifamily dwellings? town that's entirely comprised of townhouses. Several well-

established communities and single-family houses are for

sale in the area, but purchasing property may be pricey. The

vast majority of the residences are immaculate. The majority

of the homes in this neighborhood were constructed in the

1970s, giving them an average age of 51 years. Many of the

homes are single-family houses, although a few are

multifamily as well.

Signs of Decay Because of the recent appointment of a new city manager,

Is the area well maintained or in significant changes have occurred in Hyattsville. While there

disrepair? Is there garbage-strewn? are no empty sites to speak of in my area, shopping

Are there trashed/abandoned cars, complexes where companies relocated from the White House

places for rodents or other wildlife to around two years ago have many vacant establishments.

hide, vacant lots? However, three new businesses have opened in our

neighborhood in the previous several months. For the most

part, this is a well-kept neighborhood; yet, if you get lost,

you may find yourself in a less well-kept one. A campaign to

"keep the Hyattsville attractive" is now underway. I didn't

see any abandoned cars, but many people use the city's
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sidewalks to crossroads.

Parks and Recreational Areas During summer, kids may cool down in a well-maintained

Are there play areas for children and public park with a water park. A police station and a fire

adults? Are they safe and maintained? station are just next to the park, making it a well-kept space.

Is there a Community Center? Who Activities such as sports clinics, self-defense training, and

uses them? karate are held at the local community center. There are a

total of 16 parks and leisure sites in the city. Most parks

provide a place for adults to rest as well as a play area for

children. Here, you'll only find safe, well-kept gardens. There

are many community facilities in this area, one of which is

located immediately adjacent to a college. Teenagers and

young adults are the primary users of these devices.

Common Areas Hyattsville is one of small incredible city. It is made of very

Where do people collect for social nice people and many good neighborhood. It is one of the

gatherings; where do they "hang out"? safest place to dwell in and has various places for social

Are they for particular groups, or are gatherings and hang outs which include bowling arenas,

they open to all? Are there signs concerts, gaming centers, restaurants, and places for picnic.

posted? However, the neighborhood's clubs and bars are the most

popular nightlife destinations. They only let adults in, and

there are clear signs on the door banning anybody under the

age of 21 from entering. Every year there are also community

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festivals when members from the community get together to

drink and eat traditional cuisine and drink. Additionally,

there are a variety of restaurants and retail locations to visit

e.g The Mall at PG has several eateries from McDonalds to

Meza. There is also an expansive gym in the town centre for

those who like to work out. Everyone is not welcome to these

traditional events, and there is generally a specific target

audience. In all these areas you will find majority of people

not wearing mask since its optional after COVID 19

vaccination.

Stores You'll find everything from a supermarket to hardware

What are stores (grocery, retail, drug, businesses to retail shops to jewelry stores. The vast majority

dry cleaning, etc.) in the area? How do of inhabitants use private vehicles to get about. In addition,

residents travel to them? inhabitants of Hyattsville go to the next town's mall for their

shopping requirements. Pharmacy and dry-cleaning

establishments are also located in this region. The Walgreens

at Westgate Mall is a popular place for people in the area

who need a prescription. Additionally, they have a dry-

cleaning business in their plaza, convenient for many

individuals in the neighbourhood. Cars are the most popular

means of transportation for these destinations. Walking and

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using public transit are also viable choices.

Transportation For the most part, getting about town requires relying on a

How do most people get around the car. Locals may use a bus to travel into town. Those in their

area? Is there public transportation? If twenties, thirties, and forties are the most common age

so, what kind and does it appear to be groups to utilize this term. The road itself has no potholes,

used? Who uses it? What is the but the streets around it are flawless. Transportation systems

condition of the streets, roads, and routes have substantially changed people's lives. When

highways? they have reliable transportation, they can spread across a

country's land and enjoy a comfortable life in remote areas

far from factories and farms. Taxi services like Uber Drive

provide transportation as well. There is a commuter parking

lot in this community where people can leave their cars and

catch a ride to nearby towns. However, new construction is

being carried out to widen the main road leading into the

central city. The streets are well maintained, with enough

street lights that are well-functional.

Communication Several periodicals are published, among them Kentlands

Is there evidence of local and national Newspaper, both regional and national. The majority of these

newspapers to other media? Are there publications disseminate information through both

informational posters on streets, conventional and digital means. Billboards do feature some

busses, billboards, etc.? instructional posters, but the majority are intended to sell
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companies rather than impart educational content. Posters

promoting remaining safe during Covid-19 are particularly

prevalent in bus stops and on city streets.

Service Centers A medical clinic, a hospital, and a senior health care facility

What services are available in the are all nearby. Various social services, such as charities, may

community – health care, social be found in the surrounding region. There are 17 private

services, schools, employment offices, schools and nine public schools in the area for students to

etc.? choose from. There are several job agencies. There are

colleges and two universities as well.

People in the Community Throughout the day, retirees and jobless individuals are

Who is in the area during the day? increasingly numerous. People from higher and some middle

What evidence is thereof particular classes dwell in one section of this community, while those

“classes” of people – upper, middle, from the lower classes live in a different area. As the weather

working, lower? permits, folks are observed walking or running throughout

the neighbourhood as they make their way to work. People

are out walking with their pets and chatting with their

neighbours. During the night, entertainment at different

entertainment joints usually begins around 9 p.m. and lasts

until the early hours of the morning. Weekends tend to be

more crowded. There are more people out and about, and

there are more events taking place. Weekends are spent

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socializing and being outside for the most part by the area's

middle-class residents.

Industries Major sectors include healthcare, information technology

What are the major industries located (IT) and construction and engineering, and application

in the area? What types of occupations software. Jobs in shops and sales associates might be seen as

are evident? the most obvious. Another significant economic sector in this

area is retail. Some retail requirements may be met at Gilleys

and a sister mall in another nearby town, but Serena is the

most centrally located. This region is also seeing an increase

in the number of urgent care centres. Shortly, I may use an

urgent care centre that offers a broad choice of medical

options for emergencies. Besides, there are also some food

processing industries within the community.

Protective Services A police station is located in Hyattsville city to ensure that

Where are fire and police stations law and orders are followed . There are police cars stationed

located? Is there evidence of police for patrols in the neighborhood seven days a week, which

and fire protection in the area? serves as visible proof of security.

In case of fire outbreak in the area there are fire stations in the

region just to mention a few John F.Kennedy Fire

Department Station, Hillcrest, and the Oregon Department of

Fire and Rescue are among them which are equipped with
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firefighting gears and vehicles.

To protect the area from crimes and to ensure safety of the

community, the police who are stationed in the area ensure

that no crimes occur in the neighbourhood through regular

patrols and close monitoring. Community health and safety

problems may be addressed quickly and easily by Fire and

Rescue stations that are located in the neighbourhood.

Ethnicity White people make up 42.7% of the population. They are the

What is the predominant ethnic group? most common race in the country. With a black population of

Are there residents from a variety of 20.17 percent and an Asian population of 13.4 percent, this

ethnic backgrounds, or is the neighborhood is well-known for its variety (Greiman &

community mostly one group? Which Ravesloot, 2015). Grocery stores, such as "99 Ranch

one? Are there stores, restaurants, Market," and Korean shops are present. Chinese cuisine is

churches, schools, or languages that available in various restaurants, which serve a variety of

indicate a particular ethnic group(s)? patrons.

Religion Hyattsville despite being a small town has a variety of

What churches and church-run schools worshiping places. The christian faith is the most practice in

are in the area (denomination)? How the city. The town has churches which represents the

many are there of each denomination? Christian denominations; a Mormon ward, two Catholic

churches, two Methodist churches, San Mateo Episcopal

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Church, Baptist Church, University Christian Church,

Seventh-day Adventist church and a synagogue.

Additionally, there is an Islamic center around Mount Rainer,

Hindu temple just past Beltway up Riggs Road and Buddhist

temple in Silver Spring.

The main reason for the diversity in religious practices in

Hyattsville is its diversity in growth and ethnicity which

comprises of blacks, Hispanic, and whites with the almost

half of the population being immigrants. University of

Maryland may also have influence on the religious practices

in the area.

Health and Morbidity According to Bureau, (2021) 31.9% of the deaths are caused

Is there evidence of any health by the chronic diseases. Heart diseases and cancer are among

problems such as drug/alcohol abuse, the leading cause of deaths in Hyattsville, Prince George’s

infectious or chronic diseases, mental County.

illness (etc.)? Young people's drug use is a problem in Hyattsville. From

my observation young people are abusing drugs currently in

this region. There is a number of treatment centres and free

rehabs around Hyattsville which indicates that drug abuse

and addiction is a major problem in the community.

The community is highly affected by infectious diseases

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including those caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and

fungi this is evidenced by the large number of infectious

disease specialists in Hyattsville.

The elderly people are suffering from underlying medical

conditions and mental illness and among women, there is

also a high rate of severe maternal morbidity (SMM). In my

neighborhood there are few elderly group who are taken care

by their relatives.

Politics Currently there is no evidence of political activities go on in

Is there evidence of political activity? Hyattsville city. However, looking at the elected officials, the

Are there any signs that indicate a most dominant political party is Democratic Party, which

predominant political party (parties)or greatly influence this political community. Political rights are

concern(s)? clearly established within this group. There is a great deal of

anxiety in the political world about the general public's

interest and collective will. Unless individual interests are

shared by the majority of the community, public interest in

politics requires putting one's own self-interests on hold for

the sake of the group as a whole. Good schools, greater

wages, and reduced taxes are all examples of personal

interests. The political class is preoccupied with how their

districts are run.

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What effect has COVID19 had on your community?

COVID-19 has affected the livelihoods, health, and food systems of people in Hyattsville

community. The community is being advised to reach the Prince Georges County through 911 if

they experience symptoms of COVID-19 like cough, shortness of breath, and fever. There have

been ongoing vaccination and the vaccinated people can now walk freely with some wearing

masks. There are printed signs of COVID-19 guidelines such as mask signs in the stores and

public places. Due to economic unrest caused by the pandemic there are still vacant storefronts

despite the rental assistance to the affected group by the Emergency Rental Assistance Funds

from the Prince George’s County, although most of these vacant shops are reopening. Generally,

the effect of COVID-19 is yet to be recovered most of stores have empty shelves and number of

people visiting places in the city is increasing with time unlike before vaccination.

What effect has it had on shopping?

During the COVID-19 period and precisely before vaccination people within my

neighborhood have been shopping things online. Deliveries were being made by the online

business and most of the shops opted to advertise and sell their items online. Currently people

are able to move around without restrictions and shop from places of their wish.
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References
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Bureau, U. (2021). 2020 Census Statistics Highlight Local Population Changes and

Nation’s Racial and Ethnic Diversity. Census.gov. Retrieved 4 November 2021,

from https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2021/population-changes-nations-

diversity.html.

Greiman, L., & Ravesloot, C. (2015). Housing characteristics of households with wheeled

mobility device users from the American Housing Survey: Do people live in homes that

facilitate community participation? Community Development, 47(1), 63-74.

doi:10.1080/15575330.2015.1108989

Leonard, K., Welch, N., & Ali-Joseph, A. (2020). Covid-19 in indigenous communities. Sport

and the Pandemic, 236-246. doi:10.4324/9781003105916-31

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