Today we had NAP presentations in class, and I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on my experience with this project.
Prior to this assignment, I had never visited Hillcrest. I knew it as a city filled with coffee shops to study at and the place to be for clubs and bars. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but the city certainly lived up to my expectations and more.
With the horrible parking situation, cracked sidewalks and pricey housing, Hillcrest definitely had a downtown feel to it. The homeless population in this city also seemed to be higher than usual, which is characteristic of anywhere downtown. I appreciated how I was able to walk around the city without feeling out of place or that I had to have a car to get around. In that sense, the walkability of the community was good.
I liked the community vibe and how accepting, supportive and loving it was. The community centers we visited were well-thought out and heavily utilized by the community and surrounding areas. The SD LGBT Community Center especially surprised me with all the resources and services that they provided.
Overall, I enjoyed learning about Hillcrest and know that I will find myself exploring more of it in the future!
Prior to this assignment, I had never visited Hillcrest. I knew it as a city filled with coffee shops to study at and the place to be for clubs and bars. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but the city certainly lived up to my expectations and more.
With the horrible parking situation, cracked sidewalks and pricey housing, Hillcrest definitely had a downtown feel to it. The homeless population in this city also seemed to be higher than usual, which is characteristic of anywhere downtown. I appreciated how I was able to walk around the city without feeling out of place or that I had to have a car to get around. In that sense, the walkability of the community was good.
I liked the community vibe and how accepting, supportive and loving it was. The community centers we visited were well-thought out and heavily utilized by the community and surrounding areas. The SD LGBT Community Center especially surprised me with all the resources and services that they provided.
Overall, I enjoyed learning about Hillcrest and know that I will find myself exploring more of it in the future!