Following is a needs assessment for the community of Jamaica in Queens, New York. Needs assessment methodology must be comprised of four aspects, if it is to be committed to the powerless and foster social change. According to Rothman, Erlich & Troyman (270), these aspects include an emphasis on techniques that facilitate grouping and mobilizing citizens, techniques that promote collective activities, techniques that assist in the development of leadership, and techniques that involve the residents of the community in the entire research process.
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1. Needs Assessment of Jamaica/Queens, New York
Objectives and Topics
This needs assessment examines the community of Jamaica, Queens, to identify its socioeconomic status, service infrastructure, and primary challenges, with the goal of highlighting the urgent requirement for economic revitalization programs to ensure long-term community stability.
- Demographic and household composition analysis
- Economic landscape, industry, and infrastructure
- Evaluation of public services and community amenities
- Identification of critical growth and revitalization barriers
- Strategies for community intervention and social change
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Needs Assessment of Jamaica/Queens, New York
Following is a needs assessment for the community of Jamaica in Queens, New York. Needs assessment methodology must be comprised of four aspects, if it is to be committed to the powerless and foster social change. According to Rothman, Erlich & Troyman (270), these aspects include an emphasis on techniques that facilitate grouping and mobilizing citizens, techniques that promote collective activities, techniques that assist in the development of leadership, and techniques that involve the residents of the community in the entire research process.
The community of Jamaica is one of many that make up the borough of Queens. Jamaica lies in the center portion of the borough. (“Neighborhoods”) South Jamaica and St. Albans border it to the south. Briarwood, Jamaica Hills and Jamaica estates border it to the North. Hollis borders it to the east. And, Richmond Hill and South Ozone Park border it to the west. (“Map”)
The borough of Queens is coterminous with the county of Queens in New York City, one of the first twelve counties established. In 1656, Jamaica was settled as a town, by the English under Dutch rule, in New Netherland. (“Jamaica”) It became a neighborhood in Queens County on November 1, 1683 and “was named for the queen consort, Catherine of Braganza, wife of Charles II.” (“Queens”) With a total population in 2000 of 2.2 million people, Jamaica holds the county seat.
Summary of Chapters
1. Needs Assessment of Jamaica/Queens, New York: This chapter provides an overview of the community's history, demographic profile, economic structure, and public services, ultimately identifying the lack of growth opportunities as a primary concern for its future stability.
Keywords
Jamaica, Queens, Needs Assessment, Socioeconomic Profile, Community Development, Economic Revitalization, Poverty, Demographics, Urban Infrastructure, Social Change, Community Intervention, Housing, Public Services, Unemployment, Population Density
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this document?
The document provides a comprehensive needs assessment of the Jamaica community in Queens, New York, analyzing its social and economic conditions.
What are the key thematic areas covered?
The report covers demographics, household composition, local economy, education, public sanitation, and community services.
What is the main objective of this study?
The primary objective is to demonstrate the necessity for targeted economic revitalization programs to prevent community decline and improve the quality of life for residents.
Which methodology is applied?
The assessment utilizes a community intervention framework as proposed by Rothman, Erlich, and Troyman, focusing on citizen mobilization and inclusive research processes.
What does the main body of the work address?
The main body details the historical background, population statistics, income levels, infrastructure, and the specific challenges related to the community's lack of physical space for growth.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Key terms include urban revitalization, Jamaica Queens, demographic analysis, community development, and economic planning.
How does the geographic location of Jamaica impact its economic development?
Because the community is geographically locked within its boundaries, it lacks the physical space to expand outward, which limits development and contributes to the current economic stagnation.
What role does the JFK Airport play in the local economy?
JFK Airport serves as a significant economic driver, providing tourism and industry-related activities within the neighborhood boundaries.
Why is economic revitalization considered urgent for Jamaica?
The assessment concludes that without new economic programs to increase median income and attract new residents, the community risks falling into a cycle of poverty, vacancy, and instability.
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- Kimberly Wylie (Author), 2003, Needs Assessment of Jamaica/Queens, New York, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/60676
