San Jose, CA
Population
San Jose has many people engaged in different types of activities. The community consists of people of different racial and ethnic groups. There are Hispanic, Asian, Whites, African-American, Indians, natives, and other minority ethnic groups (San Jose, California, 2013). Generally, there are both genders almost in equal numbers. Majorities are in the age bracket of the mid-30s. Dressing code is mainly official attires, but there are people in casual dress.
Condition of the Environment
San Jose is an urban and highly developed city. It seems to be busy as people rush to work in the morning and back to their homes after work. The city is clean and well-tended. Majorities are affluent with high standards of living.
Number and Placement of Schools
There are elementary schools, junior and middle schools, senior high schools, and colleges. In addition, there are private institutions, colleges, universities, libraries, and research centers, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Main Library.
There are children in well-maintained schools in the classroom. Safety precautions and warning signs are common in most schools.
Number and Kind of Retail shops
There are upscale indoor shopping malls in the area. There are also downtown department stores, regular marketplaces, fast food restaurants, and superstores among other retail outlets.
Availability of Food
San Jose has 345 grocery stores. There are open farmers’ markets for exotic foods. However, majorities get their feedstuffs from groceries. The cost of living in San Jose is among the highest in the US, but majorities can afford food because of rising incomes.
Placement of Healthcare Facilities
There are two major and other healthcare facilities in San Jose, including a high-tech public hospital. Healthcare facilities are accessible. However, the inner-city part of the downtown is not well served with healthcare services. There are physician offices, clinics, dentist offices, drug stores, emergency departments, medical schools, and rehabilitation centers among others.
Number and Kind of Transportation
San Jose has a highly developed transportation system. It has an international airport, three interstate highways, a train depot, rail services, parking facilities, private jet areas, a light rail system for the city transport, antique trolleys, and county transit buses.
Number and Kind of Churches
There are more than 100 churches in San Jose. Major churches are mainly the Roman Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, and Church of God among others. There are also some mosques.
Number and Availability of Safety Facilities
San Jose has a hazardous waste management department, San José Police, Fire Department, payphones, and post offices.
Other resources
There are gasoline and service stations in San Jose. However, the cost of gasoline contributes to the high cost of living in the area.
Fremont, CA
Population
The population consists of mixed races and ethnic groups. There are Asians, whites, Latinos, African-Americans, natives, and other minority groups. There are both male and female residents almost in equal numbers. Many people are in the age of mid-30s. A small percentage of the population lives in rural areas. Majorities work in the high-tech industry (Fremont, California, 2013).
Condition of the Environment
People conduct normal activities expected in a city and a rural setup. The urban majorities depict a busy lifestyle as opposed to the rural population. The city is clean and shows elements of affluence relative to the rural areas.
Number and Placement of Schools
There are elementary schools, junior and middle schools, senior high schools, college preparatory, and special schools. In addition, there are private institutions, colleges, universities, libraries.
There are children in well-maintained schools in the classroom. Safety precautions and warning signs are common, especially about earthquakes, floods, and fires.
Number and Kind of Retail shops
There are high-end retail shops in affluent neighborhoods. Small retail shops serve majorities in the neighborhoods.
Availability of Food
There are 364 grocery stores, supercenters and club stores, and full-service restaurants. Food prices are high but affordable among most residents. Motels and hotels are also available in the area.
Placement of Healthcare Facilities
There are well-distributed public and private healthcare facilities within the city. However, rural areas are medically underserved. Medical centers cater for acute and emergency cases are available. There are physician offices, clinics, dentist offices, and drug stores in the city. Overall, healthcare facilities are not many in Fremont.
Number and Kind of Transportation
Fremont relies on interstate railways and freeways. The traffic is usually heavy, but alternative routes provide relief. Some roads have elevated sound levels to lessen noise from construction industries.
The city plans to improve its railway network. Seniors (aged 80 years and over) have door-to-door transport to reduce the use of railways and bus services. Taxis and motorcycles are common, but a small number use bicycles.
Number and Kind of Churches
There are many churches, mainly Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and Baptist. Mosques are also in Fremont.
Number and Availability of Safety Facilities
There are emergency response centers, fire departments, police stations, and post offices. Rural areas have few emergency facilities.
Other resources
Fremont has gasoline facilities. The gas price in Fremont is higher than the national average.
The needs of the community
- San Jose needs many healthcare facilities at the inner-city downtown
- Fremont rural community requires fast emergency response services
- High food prices and many fast food restaurants may affect the public health
- Cultural diversity and religious practices differ in both cities
- Fremont must focus on noise reduction in some areas
- Children’s safety should be enhanced
References
Fremont, California. (2013).
San Jose, California. (2013).