Northeast 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida
Northeast 2nd Avenue is an avenue located in the northern part of Miami, bordered by Florida State Road 860 on the south and the Miami River on the north. The main landmarks are the two lakes located to the east of the avenue.
Community
Based on the analysis of the Google Maps Street View images, it can be concluded that the area is primarily populated with black people. There is a small number of people on the streets, most of which are black men between 30 and 50 years of age, who are either commuting or occupied with their daily tasks. Google Street View shows no children and pregnant women, no tourists and visitors, and no people who appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It can be concluded that the area is populated with working people.
Indicators of Social and Economic Conditions: Homes and Transport
The homes visible on Google Street View are in average condition. One side of the street is occupied by the Cottage Cave two-family houses and the other side with multifamily structures. There is one site that appears to be undergoing renewal.
There is no public transport visible on the street, although there are several bus stops with people waiting for transport. Judging by the number of cars and parking spaces in the area, people primarily move from one place to another using private vehicles. There are no bicycles visible, and there is a school bus parked near a building, which indicates that children are transferred to school from this area.
Indicators of Social and Economic Conditions: Jobs
Several hiring advertisements are visible, and at the beginning of the street, there is a number of businesses, mostly related to the car industry, which can provide employment to the local population. There are no homeless people visible on the street, and judging by the absence of strollers and visitors, most people living on the street have jobs. There are several political campaign ads, but they are small and do not attract much attention, meaning that the interest in politics is low in this district.
Health Resources
There are two health facilities located on the street: Cross Gardens Care Center and Golden Glades Nursing and Rehab Center. Cross Garden Care Center is a 120-bed nursing facility that provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term custodial care for citizens recovering after a hospital visit or in need of ongoing medical support (“Cross Gardens Care Center,” n.d.). Golden Glades Nursing and Rehab Center is a nursing facility providing long-term and short-term nursing care and comprehensive rehab services (“Golden Glades Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,” n.d.). There are no pharmacies, doctor offices, dentists, or urgent care centers on the street, which means that the residents of this area have to travel to have their basic healthcare needs addressed.
Environmental Conditions Related to Health
The street does not have well-developed recreation areas, but there is a park with a children’s playground. There are no schools, pre-schools, or daycare facilities in the area. The only restaurant is located at the beginning of the street, and there are no grocery stores or fast-food venues. The analysis of the environment does not indicate any particular threats except for the high level of pollution due to heavy traffic and the lack of green areas.
Social Functioning and Attitude Towards Health
There are no churches, synagogues, or other places of worship on the street. The closest religious facility is the Church of the Visitation of Blessed Virgin Mary, located at 100 NE 191st Street (“Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary,” n.d.). There is no evidence visible on the images that would indicate serious social problems, such as gang activity, juvenile delinquency, drug and alcohol abuse, and adolescent pregnancy. People in the images display neither signs of hostility nor a well-developed sense of neighborliness. In regard to healthcare resources, it can be noted that there is no evidence of folk medicine practice, preventive, and wellness care. The available health resources seem to be well-utilized, judging by the number of cars near the two healthcare facilities.
Conclusion
NE 2ND AVE can be described as a typical working-class neighborhood. The community is primarily black and between 30 and 50 years of age, and there are no signs of any particular social problems. The area is occupied by two-family and multifamily buildings and does not have a well-developed infrastructure, lacking most types of urban facilities. To address most of their social, healthcare, entertainment, and education needs, people have to travel to other locations. Based on the Google Maps Street View images, no particular environmental and healthcare concerns could be identified. It can be concluded that with the absence of common environmental and social threats, the population of the area would have different healthcare problems. Their particular nature would depend on each individual’s lifestyle, dietary habits, level of exercise, and the attention given to their health. However, based on the absence of sports and recreational facilities in the area, it can be presumed that it is hard for people here to live a healthy lifestyle, which contributes to their existing health concerns.
References
Cross Gardens Care Center (n.d.). Golden Senior Care. Web.
Golden Glades Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. (n. d.). Nursing Home Law Center. Web.
Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (n.d.). Web.