My dog jumped up and started barking fiercely. It was a serene and a quiet night yesterday. It was eleven o’clock and I’m still watching my favorite television program which is “IP Man” in the living room alone while my parents had gone for their...
A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good neighbor is a blessing. Neighbors are the people who live near us, and their behaviour influences our daily life. Good neighbors can make us feel comfortable and help us in many ways, and everyone...
I was born in central Africa(Cameroon) in a small city called Bamenda a very rough and challenging community, an environment which the leaders are corrupt, fighting between the francophone and the Anglophone to stay independently, poor educational system, violent, and stealing etc. Apart from all...
The neighbourhood that we decided to assess was Toa Payoh. It’s a mature neighbourhood with people of all ages, from the very young to old. The neighbourhood is pretty quiet, with no major shopping malls. It’s rich with history which will be elaborated on later...
The first interview that I conducted involved one of my neighbor Jack who is 74 years old who I consider as my grandfather considering the fact that we are very close and he is a very interactive person who enjoys company of young individuals and...
The concept of the neighborhood has evolved significantly over time, influenced by changes in technology, demographics, and urban planning. As we look towards the future, it is important to consider how neighborhoods will continue to evolve and adapt to the needs and desires of the...
Imagine a place where the streets are lined with lush green trees, children play safely in the parks, and neighbors greet each other with a smile. This idyllic vision of the ideal neighborhood is one that many of us aspire to live in. In this...
Due to the existence of many stereotypes in the world, individuals residing in the suburbs always have the mentality that if poor people move in the same neighborhood as the rich, they will bring in with them various issues like drugs, violence and gangs. Such...
Response to “Monkey Man” & “Angela’s Eyes” From both “Monkey Man” and “Angela’s Eyes”, Walter Dean Myers portrays the 145th Street neighborhood as a character, with strengths, weaknesses, and values. By telling these stories about 145th Street itself, he manages to describe the neighborhood with...
