8th week of lecture was very brief, we discussed the HAP and NAP presentations. We had time to discuss the details for the Casa de Manana dance and all the details to make sure everything was prepared for their dance. It was very exciting to hear that everything was coming together smoothly but most importantly that the dance would be that upcoming Friday. Since this lecture was very short, the professors gave us the opportunity to use the time wisely and go visit our neighborhood assessment (Barrio Logan) but my group and I decide to go Friday before the Casa de Manana Dance.
During our cite visit to Barrio Logan for the WHO’s framework I found it to be a great project because as a group of 5 we were able to analyze and see if this neighborhood was age friendly. Friday was our second time visiting Barrio Logan and we got to see plenty of things. We first began by visiting the Senior Center but unfortunately it was closed. It was a very small center that’s located right next to liquor markets, laundry place, small food restaurants’ and a church. The freeway was just behind the senior center as well. As I peeked into the center I noticed that there some tables and chairs but nothing compared to Bayside community center, I feel like this center has been closed for a while or doesn’t have enough funds to keep it open everyday. On Sunday my husband and I passed through there again and I seemed to see some people leaving but it seemed like it was a small party so maybe they rent the place out for small events but not 100% sure. Continuing with out site visit, we kept exploring the neighborhood and saw several facilities such as a mother’s nutritional center where EBT and WIC could be used, Logan Heights Family Health Center, low-income apartments, cross-fit, beauty salon and much much more.
My group and I went into the Logan Heights Family Health Center; this health center was really nice inside. Most of the staff there seemed to be bilingual (Spanish and English). There we got to talk to a couple, who explained that many years ago when they first arrived about 30 years or more Barrio Logan was dangerous and filled with violence, gangs, drug deals etc. but that has changed because now it is safe and relaxing. They went on to explain that when they first arrived they payed $800 for an apartment but that changed when they put their name on a waiting list for what I think are low income apartments. The women mentioned that she forgot that she had put her name on the waitlist for those apartments until she received a call telling her she got the apartment which was 3 bedrooms and 2 restrooms for $1,100. Elizabeth and I asked if they though that was expensive and they said not really because a single room apartment can cost over 1K in San Diego. They also mentioned that everything is walking distance such as the grocery store, bus stop, trolley and health center. They really enjoy living there, but the only thing is that prices keep going up.
After this conversation the girls and I continued walking and observing the neighborhood, we did not really see any elders except for about 3 max. I remember that as we walked we past an elder women who we smiled at but Elizabeth said “buenas tardes” good afternoon and she responded with buenas tardes mija good afternoon daughter. That was really nice, I don’t think we would get a greeting like that in La Jolla which shows that the people there are very welcoming and sweet. As we kept observing the neighborhood seemed age friendly except for the fact that some side walks were cracked, bus stops didn’t all have shelter, sewage drains were not that well maintained but overall great neighborhood. Filled with lots of art and friendly people. I will attach a few picture above.
During our cite visit to Barrio Logan for the WHO’s framework I found it to be a great project because as a group of 5 we were able to analyze and see if this neighborhood was age friendly. Friday was our second time visiting Barrio Logan and we got to see plenty of things. We first began by visiting the Senior Center but unfortunately it was closed. It was a very small center that’s located right next to liquor markets, laundry place, small food restaurants’ and a church. The freeway was just behind the senior center as well. As I peeked into the center I noticed that there some tables and chairs but nothing compared to Bayside community center, I feel like this center has been closed for a while or doesn’t have enough funds to keep it open everyday. On Sunday my husband and I passed through there again and I seemed to see some people leaving but it seemed like it was a small party so maybe they rent the place out for small events but not 100% sure. Continuing with out site visit, we kept exploring the neighborhood and saw several facilities such as a mother’s nutritional center where EBT and WIC could be used, Logan Heights Family Health Center, low-income apartments, cross-fit, beauty salon and much much more.
My group and I went into the Logan Heights Family Health Center; this health center was really nice inside. Most of the staff there seemed to be bilingual (Spanish and English). There we got to talk to a couple, who explained that many years ago when they first arrived about 30 years or more Barrio Logan was dangerous and filled with violence, gangs, drug deals etc. but that has changed because now it is safe and relaxing. They went on to explain that when they first arrived they payed $800 for an apartment but that changed when they put their name on a waiting list for what I think are low income apartments. The women mentioned that she forgot that she had put her name on the waitlist for those apartments until she received a call telling her she got the apartment which was 3 bedrooms and 2 restrooms for $1,100. Elizabeth and I asked if they though that was expensive and they said not really because a single room apartment can cost over 1K in San Diego. They also mentioned that everything is walking distance such as the grocery store, bus stop, trolley and health center. They really enjoy living there, but the only thing is that prices keep going up.
After this conversation the girls and I continued walking and observing the neighborhood, we did not really see any elders except for about 3 max. I remember that as we walked we past an elder women who we smiled at but Elizabeth said “buenas tardes” good afternoon and she responded with buenas tardes mija good afternoon daughter. That was really nice, I don’t think we would get a greeting like that in La Jolla which shows that the people there are very welcoming and sweet. As we kept observing the neighborhood seemed age friendly except for the fact that some side walks were cracked, bus stops didn’t all have shelter, sewage drains were not that well maintained but overall great neighborhood. Filled with lots of art and friendly people. I will attach a few picture above.