American neighborhoods are culturally diverse
As you have learned in Unit 5, many American neighborhoods are culturally diverse. For this assignment, you are asked to choose which of the neighborhoods presented in the unit where you would like to live.
Select a neighborhood from Unit 5, Chinatown, Harlem, Southside, Hendersonville, or Portage where you might want to live someday, and then take on the role of a Real Estate Agent trying to influence your decision to move there.
Create a PowerPoint presentation:
Describe the location of the neighborhood – where it is and what geological features like mountains, lakes, or rivers are nearby. (Slide 1)
Describe the economy of the region – employment, costs of living, local industry, and housing opportunities (Slide 2)
Detail the cultural events they will enjoy once they move there – celebrations, parades, concerts, street art, etc. (Slides 3 and 4)
Highlight at least one restaurant experience they could have that reflects the local cuisine. Be sure to describe at least one food that might be on the menu (Slide 5)
Conclude your presentation with at least 3 reasons why this neighborhood would be a better choice for a client than the other neighborhoods described in Unit 5. (Slide 6)
Include any references you used in your presentation (Slide 7)
Things to remember:
Note that you must create a minimum of 7 slides as outlined above.
Each slide should include an image and a minimum of 3 bullet points.
You will expand on the bullet points on each slide in a separate script or the notes section, using 2 or 3 well-developed sentences for each bullet point.
Research is needed to ensure accuracy. Avoid low-quality websites. Include your sources of information or images on Slide 7
Sample Answer
Chinatown, New York City
Slide 2: Location
Chinatown is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is the oldest and largest Chinatown in North America. Chinatown is bounded by Canal Street to the north, the Bowery to the east, Worth Street to the south, and Park Row to the west. The Hudson River is located to the west of Chinatown.
Geological Features
Chinatown is located on the Manhattan Island, which is a bedrock island in the Atlantic Ocean. The Hudson River and the East River surround the island. There are no mountains or lakes in Chinatown.