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Crescent of Poverty

ginsuguy585 — 2016-01-13T21:30:56Z

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- The '''Crescent of Poverty''' refers to five ["Rochester neighborhoods" neighborhoods] clustered around the northern border of Rochester's ["downtown"]. They are ["Upper Falls"], ["Marketview Heights"], and parts of ["Group 14621"] to the east, and ["Edgerton"], ["Brown Square"], and ["JOSANA Neighborhood" JOSANA] to the west.	+ The '''Crescent of Poverty''' a.k.a. the "Fatal Crescent" refers to five ["Rochester neighborhoods" neighborhoods] clustered around the northern border of Rochester's ["downtown"]. They are ["Upper Falls"], ["Marketview Heights"], and parts of ["Group 14621"] to the east, and ["Edgerton"], ["Brown Square"], and ["JOSANA Neighborhood" JOSANA] to the west.

Crescent of Poverty

EileenF — 2015-08-15T18:20:05Z

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- The '''Crescent of Poverty''' refers to five ["Rochester neighborhoods" neighborhoods] clustered around the northern border of Rochester's ["downtown"]. They are ["Upper Falls"] and ["Marketview Heights"] to the east, and ["Edgerton"], ["Brown Square"], and ["JOSANA Neighborhood" JOSANA] to the west.	+ The '''Crescent of Poverty''' refers to five ["Rochester neighborhoods" neighborhoods] clustered around the northern border of Rochester's ["downtown"]. They are ["Upper Falls"], ["Marketview Heights"], and parts of ["Group 14621"] to the east, and ["Edgerton"], ["Brown Square"], and ["JOSANA Neighborhood" JOSANA] to the west.
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	+ * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp9UxaVrZAI&feature=youtu.be Exploring The Crescent of Poverty In Rochester] - Video (August 2015) and [https://www.reddit.com/r/Rochester/comments/3gviex/exploring_the_crescent_of_poverty_in_rochester/ discussion] on r/Rochester

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badfish — 2015-07-02T02:15:26Z

Revert to version 14 (Those weren't typos, you were changing the meaning.).

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- Poverty, diminished spending power, the palpable threat of crime, and neighborhood instability have also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or ["biking"] distance; and public transport can be prohibitively time consuming. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Unsafe streets and a lack of access to good food also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many residential areas to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] As of ["2015"], 29% of children under six in JOSANA tested in the very high range for lead poisoning.[[Footnote(Freed, Stacey, "Does everyone deserve help?" ''["Rochester Magazine"]'' (Jan. 2015))]]	+ Poverty, diminished spending power, the palpable threat of crime, and neighborhood instability have also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or ["biking"] distance. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Unsafe streets and a lack of access to good food also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many residential areas to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] As of ["2015"], 29% of children under six in JOSANA tested in the very high range for lead poisoning.[[Footnote(Freed, Stacey, "Does everyone deserve help?" ''["Rochester Magazine"]'' (Jan. 2015))]]
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- The Crescent of Poverty does have potential in its strong neighborhood associations, job-training partnerships between the county and local colleges, and a variety of historical institutions that have survived the upheaval of decades. Located in Crescent neighborhoods are the ["Public Market"], the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589937228 Edgerton Community Center], ["parks"] by[wiki:wikipedia:Frederick_Law_Olmstead], the ["Genesee Brewing Company"], and, like much of Rochester, some wonderful ["cool houses" vintage architecture].[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] ["Flower City Habitat for Humanity"] has been active in JOSANA, while revitalization plans are in the works for other troubled areas. While the future may look discouraging, one can always point to gentrified neighborhoods like the ["South Wedge"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], both of which today would be barely recognizable to a time-traveler from as recently as the 1990s.	+ Still, for all its struggles, the Crescent of Poverty does have potential in its strong neighborhood associations, job-training partnerships between the county and local colleges, and a variety of historical institutions that have survived the upheaval of decades. Located in Crescent neighborhoods are the ["Public Market"], the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589937228 Edgerton Community Center], ["parks"] by[wiki:wikipedia:Frederick_Law_Olmstead], the ["Genesee Brewing Company"], and, like much of Rochester, some wonderful ["cool houses" vintage architecture].[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] ["Flower City Habitat for Humanity"] has been active in JOSANA, while revitalization plans are in the works for other troubled areas. While the future may look discouraging, one can always point to other success stories like the ["South Wedge"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], both of which today would be barely recognizable to a time-traveler from as recently as the 1990s.

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ginsuguy585 — 2015-07-01T21:27:04Z

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- The Crescent of Poverty does have potential in its strong neighborhood associations, job-training partnerships between the county and local colleges, and a variety of historical institutions that have survived the upheaval of decades. Located in Crescent neighborhoods are the ["Public Market"], the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589937228 Edgerton Community Center], ["parks"] by[wiki:wikipedia:Frederick_Law_Olmstead], the ["Genesee Brewing Company"], and, like much of Rochester, some wonderful ["cool houses" vintage architecture].[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] ["Flower City Habitat for Humanity"] has been active in JOSANA, while revitalization plans are in the works for other troubled areas. While the future may look discouraging, one can always point to other gentrified neighborhoods like the ["South Wedge"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], both of which today would be barely recognizable to a time-traveler from as recently as the 1990s.	+ The Crescent of Poverty does have potential in its strong neighborhood associations, job-training partnerships between the county and local colleges, and a variety of historical institutions that have survived the upheaval of decades. Located in Crescent neighborhoods are the ["Public Market"], the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589937228 Edgerton Community Center], ["parks"] by[wiki:wikipedia:Frederick_Law_Olmstead], the ["Genesee Brewing Company"], and, like much of Rochester, some wonderful ["cool houses" vintage architecture].[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] ["Flower City Habitat for Humanity"] has been active in JOSANA, while revitalization plans are in the works for other troubled areas. While the future may look discouraging, one can always point to gentrified neighborhoods like the ["South Wedge"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], both of which today would be barely recognizable to a time-traveler from as recently as the 1990s.

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ginsuguy585 — 2015-07-01T21:25:03Z

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- Poverty, diminished spending power, the palpable threat of crime, and neighborhood instability have also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or ["biking"] distance. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Unsafe streets and a lack of access to good food also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many residential areas to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] As of ["2015"], 29% of children under six in JOSANA tested in the very high range for lead poisoning.[[Footnote(Freed, Stacey, "Does everyone deserve help?" ''["Rochester Magazine"]'' (Jan. 2015))]]	+ Poverty, diminished spending power, the palpable threat of crime, and neighborhood instability have also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or ["biking"] distance; and public transport can be prohibitively time consuming. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Unsafe streets and a lack of access to good food also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many residential areas to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] As of ["2015"], 29% of children under six in JOSANA tested in the very high range for lead poisoning.[[Footnote(Freed, Stacey, "Does everyone deserve help?" ''["Rochester Magazine"]'' (Jan. 2015))]]
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- Still, for all its struggles, the Crescent of Poverty does have potential in its strong neighborhood associations, job-training partnerships between the county and local colleges, and a variety of historical institutions that have survived the upheaval of decades. Located in Crescent neighborhoods are the ["Public Market"], the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589937228 Edgerton Community Center], ["parks"] by[wiki:wikipedia:Frederick_Law_Olmstead], the ["Genesee Brewing Company"], and, like much of Rochester, some wonderful ["cool houses" vintage architecture].[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] ["Flower City Habitat for Humanity"] has been active in JOSANA, while revitalization plans are in the works for other troubled areas. While the future may look discouraging, one can always point to other success stories like the ["South Wedge"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], both of which today would be barely recognizable to a time-traveler from as recently as the 1990s.	+ The Crescent of Poverty does have potential in its strong neighborhood associations, job-training partnerships between the county and local colleges, and a variety of historical institutions that have survived the upheaval of decades. Located in Crescent neighborhoods are the ["Public Market"], the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589937228 Edgerton Community Center], ["parks"] by[wiki:wikipedia:Frederick_Law_Olmstead], the ["Genesee Brewing Company"], and, like much of Rochester, some wonderful ["cool houses" vintage architecture].[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] ["Flower City Habitat for Humanity"] has been active in JOSANA, while revitalization plans are in the works for other troubled areas. While the future may look discouraging, one can always point to other gentrified neighborhoods like the ["South Wedge"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], both of which today would be barely recognizable to a time-traveler from as recently as the 1990s.

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EileenF — 2015-01-19T22:01:33Z

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- The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a massive restructuring of Rochester's economy, characterized most dramatically by a loss in manufacturing jobs, particularly at Eastman Kodak. The great industries were supplanted by healthcare, higher education (the ["University of Rochester"] is now the city's largest employer), the service sector, and small technological start-ups, a development that, while in many ways both inevitable and beneficial, nevertheless hit the city's poorest residents hard. It is difficult to find jobs that match their skill set and many report lower wages as a result. By the late 2000s, the median income in the Crescent was only $17,600 versus $44,300 for the Rochester metropolitan statistical area as a whole.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] According to a ["2010"] market study, the median family income of JOSANA was only $20,800 with a per capita income of $9,250.[[FootNote([http://therochesterian.com/2013/01/25/stadium-neighborhood-could-get-boost/ Stadium Neighborhood Could Get a Boost], ["The Rochesterian"], 2013-01-25)]] Now, in ["2015"], Rochester has more people living at less than half the federal poverty level than any other American city of comparable size. For a family of four, this is defined as surviving on less than $11,925 a year. [[FootNote(Riley, David, [http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/01/08/rochester-poverty-act-community-foundation-report/21452093/ Report: Rochester tops 'extreme poverty' list], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' (2015-01-09))]]	+ The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a massive restructuring of Rochester's economy, characterized most dramatically by a loss in manufacturing jobs, particularly at Eastman Kodak. The great industries were supplanted by healthcare, higher education (the ["University of Rochester"] is now the city's largest employer), the service sector, and small technological start-ups, a development that, while in many ways both inevitable and beneficial, nevertheless hit the city's poorest residents hard. It is difficult to find jobs that match their skill set and many report lower wages as a result. By the late 2000s, the median income in the Crescent was only $17,600 versus $44,300 for the Rochester metropolitan statistical area as a whole.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] According to a ["2010"] market study, the median family income of JOSANA was only $20,800 with a per capita income of $9,250.[[FootNote([http://therochesterian.com/2013/01/25/stadium-neighborhood-could-get-boost/ Stadium Neighborhood Could Get a Boost], ["The Rochesterian"], 2013-01-25)]] Now, in ["2015"], Rochester has more people living at less than half the federal poverty level than any other American city of comparable size, with 16.2% of its people living in extreme poverty. For a family of four, this is defined as surviving on less than $11,925 a year. According to measurements used, the census data from 2011 to 2013 reveals that the poverty problem has either remained steady or gotten worse.[[FootNote(Riley, David, [http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/01/08/rochester-poverty-act-community-foundation-report/21452093/ Report: Rochester tops 'extreme poverty' list], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' (2015-01-09))]]
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- The Fatal Crescent has yet another, less visible facet as well. In September ["2012"] it was reported that, thanks to Rochester, ["Monroe County"] has the highest rate of infant mortality in New York State. According to the ''["Democrat & Chronicle"]'', "Experts and advocates say the barriers to access include transportation, inflexible working hours, mistrust of doctors and apathy toward preventative medical care." The young age of the Fatal Crescent's mothers is another factor, with many unprepared emotionally or financially to handle pregnancy and childbirth.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2405 Monroe County’s Latest "Accomplishment:" Number One In New York State For Infant Mortality!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-09-24))]] Survivors often fare little better. September 2012 also witnessed the announcement that Rochester was number seven in the country - not in New York State, but in the ''United'' Sates - for child poverty.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2402 Rochester Is In The "Top Ten" . . . For Child Poverty!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-09-21))]] As of 2015, Rochester is the only mid-sized city in the country where slightly more than half its children live in poverty.[[FootNote(Riley, David, "Report: Rochester tops 'extreme poverty' list")]]	+ The Fatal Crescent has yet another, less visible facet as well. In September ["2012"] it was reported that, thanks to Rochester, ["Monroe County"] has the highest rate of infant mortality in New York State. According to the ''["Democrat & Chronicle"]'', "Experts and advocates say the barriers to access include transportation, inflexible working hours, mistrust of doctors and apathy toward preventative medical care." The young age of the Fatal Crescent's mothers is another factor, with many unprepared emotionally or financially to handle pregnancy and childbirth.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2405 Monroe County’s Latest "Accomplishment:" Number One In New York State For Infant Mortality!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-09-24))]] Survivors often fare little better. September 2012 also witnessed the announcement that Rochester was number seven in the country - not in New York State, but in the ''United'' Sates - for child poverty.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2402 Rochester Is In The "Top Ten" . . . For Child Poverty!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-09-21))]] As of 2015, Rochester is the only mid-sized city in the country where slightly more than half its children live in poverty. Only Detroit, Cleveland, and Dayton, OH have higher child poverty rates.[[FootNote(Riley, David, "Report: Rochester tops 'extreme poverty' list")]]

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EileenF — 2015-01-19T21:56:25Z

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- The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a massive restructuring of Rochester's economy, characterized most dramatically by a loss in manufacturing jobs, particularly at Eastman Kodak. The great industries were supplanted by healthcare, higher education (the ["University of Rochester"] is now the city's largest employer), the service sector, and small technological start-ups, a development that, while in many ways both inevitable and beneficial, nevertheless hit the city's poorest residents hard. It is difficult to find jobs that match their skill set and many report lower wages as a result. By the late 2000s, the median income in the Crescent was only $17,600 versus $44,300 for the Rochester metropolitan statistical area as a whole.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] According to a ["2010"] market study, the median family income of JOSANA was only $20,800 with a per capita income of $9,250.[[FootNote([http://therochesterian.com/2013/01/25/stadium-neighborhood-could-get-boost/ Stadium Neighborhood Could Get a Boost], ["The Rochesterian"], 2013-01-25)]] Now, in ["2015"], Rochester has more people living at less than half the federal poverty level than any other American city of comparable size. For a family of four, this is defined as surviving on less than $11,925 a year. Furthermore, Rochester is currently the only mid-sized city in the country where slightly more than half its children live in poverty.[[FootNote(Riley, David, [http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/01/08/rochester-poverty-act-community-foundation-report/21452093/ Report: Rochester tops 'extreme poverty' list], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' (2015-01-09))]]	+ The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a massive restructuring of Rochester's economy, characterized most dramatically by a loss in manufacturing jobs, particularly at Eastman Kodak. The great industries were supplanted by healthcare, higher education (the ["University of Rochester"] is now the city's largest employer), the service sector, and small technological start-ups, a development that, while in many ways both inevitable and beneficial, nevertheless hit the city's poorest residents hard. It is difficult to find jobs that match their skill set and many report lower wages as a result. By the late 2000s, the median income in the Crescent was only $17,600 versus $44,300 for the Rochester metropolitan statistical area as a whole.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] According to a ["2010"] market study, the median family income of JOSANA was only $20,800 with a per capita income of $9,250.[[FootNote([http://therochesterian.com/2013/01/25/stadium-neighborhood-could-get-boost/ Stadium Neighborhood Could Get a Boost], ["The Rochesterian"], 2013-01-25)]] Now, in ["2015"], Rochester has more people living at less than half the federal poverty level than any other American city of comparable size. For a family of four, this is defined as surviving on less than $11,925 a year. [[FootNote(Riley, David, [http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/01/08/rochester-poverty-act-community-foundation-report/21452093/ Report: Rochester tops 'extreme poverty' list], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' (2015-01-09))]]
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- The Fatal Crescent has yet another, less visible facet as well. In September ["2012"] it was reported that, thanks to Rochester, ["Monroe County"] has the highest rate of infant mortality in New York State. According to the ''["Democrat & Chronicle"]'', "Experts and advocates say the barriers to access include transportation, inflexible working hours, mistrust of doctors and apathy toward preventative medical care." The young age of the Fatal Crescent's mothers is another factor, with many unprepared emotionally or financially to handle pregnancy and childbirth.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2405 Monroe County’s Latest "Accomplishment:" Number One In New York State For Infant Mortality!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-09-24))]] Survivors often fare little better. September 2012 also witnessed the announcement that Rochester was number seven in the country - not in New York State, but in the ''United'' Sates - for child poverty.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2402 Rochester Is In The "Top Ten" . . . For Child Poverty!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-09-21))]]	+ The Fatal Crescent has yet another, less visible facet as well. In September ["2012"] it was reported that, thanks to Rochester, ["Monroe County"] has the highest rate of infant mortality in New York State. According to the ''["Democrat & Chronicle"]'', "Experts and advocates say the barriers to access include transportation, inflexible working hours, mistrust of doctors and apathy toward preventative medical care." The young age of the Fatal Crescent's mothers is another factor, with many unprepared emotionally or financially to handle pregnancy and childbirth.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2405 Monroe County’s Latest "Accomplishment:" Number One In New York State For Infant Mortality!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-09-24))]] Survivors often fare little better. September 2012 also witnessed the announcement that Rochester was number seven in the country - not in New York State, but in the ''United'' Sates - for child poverty.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2402 Rochester Is In The "Top Ten" . . . For Child Poverty!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-09-21))]] As of 2015, Rochester is the only mid-sized city in the country where slightly more than half its children live in poverty.[[FootNote(Riley, David, "Report: Rochester tops 'extreme poverty' list")]]

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EileenF — 2015-01-19T21:53:48Z

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- The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a massive restructuring of Rochester's economy, characterized most dramatically by a loss in manufacturing jobs, particularly at Eastman Kodak. The great industries were supplanted by healthcare, higher education (the ["University of Rochester"] is now the city's largest employer), the service sector, and small technological start-ups, a development that, while in many ways both inevitable and beneficial, nevertheless hit the city's poorest residents hard. It is difficult to find jobs that match their skill set and many report lower wages as a result. By the late 2000s, the median income in the Crescent was only $17,600 versus $44,300 for the Rochester metropolitan statistical area as a whole.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] According to a ["2010"] market study, the median family income of JOSANA was only $20,800 with a per capita income of $9,250.[[FootNote([http://therochesterian.com/2013/01/25/stadium-neighborhood-could-get-boost/ Stadium Neighborhood Could Get a Boost], ["The Rochesterian"], 2013-01-25)]] 45% of Crescent residents lacked a high school diploma in 2004, further hindering their ability to acquire the new skills necessary for a new economy.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] The struggles of the ["Rochester City School District"] are many and well-known and need not be reiterated here.	+ The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a massive restructuring of Rochester's economy, characterized most dramatically by a loss in manufacturing jobs, particularly at Eastman Kodak. The great industries were supplanted by healthcare, higher education (the ["University of Rochester"] is now the city's largest employer), the service sector, and small technological start-ups, a development that, while in many ways both inevitable and beneficial, nevertheless hit the city's poorest residents hard. It is difficult to find jobs that match their skill set and many report lower wages as a result. By the late 2000s, the median income in the Crescent was only $17,600 versus $44,300 for the Rochester metropolitan statistical area as a whole.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] According to a ["2010"] market study, the median family income of JOSANA was only $20,800 with a per capita income of $9,250.[[FootNote([http://therochesterian.com/2013/01/25/stadium-neighborhood-could-get-boost/ Stadium Neighborhood Could Get a Boost], ["The Rochesterian"], 2013-01-25)]] Now, in ["2015"], Rochester has more people living at less than half the federal poverty level than any other American city of comparable size. For a family of four, this is defined as surviving on less than $11,925 a year. Furthermore, Rochester is currently the only mid-sized city in the country where slightly more than half its children live in poverty.[[FootNote(Riley, David, [http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/01/08/rochester-poverty-act-community-foundation-report/21452093/ Report: Rochester tops 'extreme poverty' list], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' (2015-01-09))]] + + 45% of Crescent residents lacked a high school diploma in 2004, further hindering their ability to acquire the new skills necessary for a new economy.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] The struggles of the ["Rochester City School District"] are many and well-known and need not be reiterated here.
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- Poverty, diminished spending power, the palpable threat of crime, and neighborhood instability have also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or ["biking"] distance. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Unsafe streets and a lack of access to good food also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many residential areas to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]]	+ Poverty, diminished spending power, the palpable threat of crime, and neighborhood instability have also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or ["biking"] distance. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Unsafe streets and a lack of access to good food also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many residential areas to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] As of ["2015"], 29% of children under six in JOSANA tested in the very high range for lead poisoning.[[Footnote(Freed, Stacey, "Does everyone deserve help?" ''["Rochester Magazine"]'' (Jan. 2015))]]
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LincolnDeCoursey — 2014-07-27T03:52:58Z

brewery is now named Genesee again, not High Falls

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- Still, for all its struggles, the Crescent of Poverty does have potential in its strong neighborhood associations, job-training partnerships between the county and local colleges, and a variety of historical institutions that have survived the upheaval of decades. Located in Crescent neighborhoods are the ["Public Market"], the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589937228 Edgerton Community Center], ["parks"] by[wiki:wikipedia:Frederick_Law_Olmstead], the ["High Falls Brewing Company"], and, like much of Rochester, some wonderful ["cool houses" vintage architecture].[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] ["Flower City Habitat for Humanity"] has been active in JOSANA, while revitalization plans are in the works for other troubled areas. While the future may look discouraging, one can always point to other success stories like the ["South Wedge"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], both of which today would be barely recognizable to a time-traveler from as recently as the 1990s.	+ Still, for all its struggles, the Crescent of Poverty does have potential in its strong neighborhood associations, job-training partnerships between the county and local colleges, and a variety of historical institutions that have survived the upheaval of decades. Located in Crescent neighborhoods are the ["Public Market"], the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589937228 Edgerton Community Center], ["parks"] by[wiki:wikipedia:Frederick_Law_Olmstead], the ["Genesee Brewing Company"], and, like much of Rochester, some wonderful ["cool houses" vintage architecture].[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] ["Flower City Habitat for Humanity"] has been active in JOSANA, while revitalization plans are in the works for other troubled areas. While the future may look discouraging, one can always point to other success stories like the ["South Wedge"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], both of which today would be barely recognizable to a time-traveler from as recently as the 1990s.

Crescent of Poverty

EileenF — 2013-08-02T02:43:04Z

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EileenF — 2013-01-25T23:01:20Z

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- The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a massive restructuring of Rochester's economy, characterized most dramatically by a loss in manufacturing jobs, particularly at Eastman Kodak. The great industries were supplanted by healthcare, higher education (the ["University of Rochester"] is now the city's largest employer), the service sector, and small technological start-ups, a development that, while in many ways both inevitable and beneficial, nevertheless hit the city's poorest residents hard. It is difficult to find jobs that match their skill set and many report lower wages as a result. By the late 2000s, the median income in the Crescent was only $17,600 versus $44,300 for the Rochester metropolitan statistical area as a whole. 45% of Crescent residents lacked a high school diploma in 2004, further hindering their ability to acquire the new skills necessary for a new economy.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] The struggles of the ["Rochester City School District"] are many and well-known and need not be reiterated here.	+ The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a massive restructuring of Rochester's economy, characterized most dramatically by a loss in manufacturing jobs, particularly at Eastman Kodak. The great industries were supplanted by healthcare, higher education (the ["University of Rochester"] is now the city's largest employer), the service sector, and small technological start-ups, a development that, while in many ways both inevitable and beneficial, nevertheless hit the city's poorest residents hard. It is difficult to find jobs that match their skill set and many report lower wages as a result. By the late 2000s, the median income in the Crescent was only $17,600 versus $44,300 for the Rochester metropolitan statistical area as a whole.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] According to a ["2010"] market study, the median family income of JOSANA was only $20,800 with a per capita income of $9,250.[[FootNote([http://therochesterian.com/2013/01/25/stadium-neighborhood-could-get-boost/ Stadium Neighborhood Could Get a Boost], ["The Rochesterian"], 2013-01-25)]] 45% of Crescent residents lacked a high school diploma in 2004, further hindering their ability to acquire the new skills necessary for a new economy.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] The struggles of the ["Rochester City School District"] are many and well-known and need not be reiterated here.

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EileenF — 2012-10-22T22:07:05Z

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- Insecurity in employment, moving from one low-wage job to another as they become available, creates a transient population and a loss of stability for children. Most people are subsequently renters rather than homeowners, and vacant properties are numerous enough to attract criminals such as drug dealers, who like to use empty houses for trafficking purposes.[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] In fact, another nickname for the Crescent of Poverty is the Fatal Crescent (an ironic play on the term [wiki:wikipedia:Fertile_Crescent Fertile Crescent]), as it is the site of the vast majority of Rochester's shootings and murders. "Most people say 'Of course' when they hear a murder has taken place on Conkey and ["Clifford Avenue" Clifford Avenues], or ["Joseph Avenue" Joseph] and ["Hudson Avenue" Hudson] Avenues," says one local blogger. "THAT’S where they are ''supposed''to [sic] happen."[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=1018 Another Death in the "Fatal Crescent"], ''Democrat and Chronicle'' Rochester Blog, 2009-09-13)]] Despite the apathy of richer, safer neighborhoods to yet another misfortune in the Fatal Crescent, the frequency of violent crime there hurts Rochester as a whole, making it difficult to attract homeowners and investors to what they perceive to be a dangerous city.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2314 Rochester's Weather Report: Temperature's Up, Humidity's Up, Shootings Up!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-08-26))]][[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2490 Rochester: New York: Murder Capital of New York State!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-10-17))]]	+ Insecurity in employment, moving from one low-wage job to another as they become available, creates a transient population and a loss of stability for children. Most people are subsequently renters rather than homeowners, and vacant properties are numerous enough to attract criminals such as drug dealers, who like to use empty houses for trafficking purposes.[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] In fact, another nickname for the Crescent of Poverty is the Fatal Crescent (an ironic play on the term [wiki:wikipedia:Fertile_Crescent Fertile Crescent]), as it is the site of the vast majority of Rochester's shootings and murders. "Most people say 'Of course' when they hear a murder has taken place on Conkey and ["Clifford Avenue" Clifford Avenues], or ["Joseph Avenue" Joseph] and ["Hudson Avenue" Hudson] Avenues," says one local blogger. "THAT’S where they are ''supposed''to [sic] happen."[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=1018 Another Death in the "Fatal Crescent"], ''Democrat and Chronicle'' Rochester Blog, 2009-09-13)]] Despite the apathy of richer, safer neighborhoods to yet another misfortune in the Fatal Crescent, the frequency of violent crime there hurts Rochester as a whole, making it difficult to attract homeowners and investors to what they perceive to be a dangerous city.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2314 Rochester's Weather Report: Temperature's Up, Humidity's Up, Shootings Up!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-08-26))]] [[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2490 Rochester: New York: Murder Capital of New York State!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-10-17))]]

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EileenF — 2012-10-22T22:06:48Z

another Rau link

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- Insecurity in employment, moving from one low-wage job to another as they become available, creates a transient population and a loss of stability for children. Most people are subsequently renters rather than homeowners, and vacant properties are numerous enough to attract criminals such as drug dealers, who like to use empty houses for trafficking purposes.[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] In fact, another nickname for the Crescent of Poverty is the Fatal Crescent (an ironic play on the term [wiki:wikipedia:Fertile_Crescent Fertile Crescent]), as it is the site of the vast majority of Rochester's shootings and murders. "Most people say 'Of course' when they hear a murder has taken place on Conkey and ["Clifford Avenue" Clifford Avenues], or ["Joseph Avenue" Joseph] and ["Hudson Avenue" Hudson] Avenues," says one local blogger. "THAT’S where they are ''supposed''to [sic] happen."[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=1018 Another Death in the "Fatal Crescent"], ''Democrat and Chronicle'' Rochester Blog, 2009-09-13)]] Despite the apathy of richer, safer neighborhoods to yet another misfortune in the Fatal Crescent, the frequency of violent crime there hurts Rochester as a whole, making it difficult to attract homeowners and investors to what they perceive to be a dangerous city.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2314 Rochester's Weather Report: Temperature's Up, Humidity's Up, Shootings Up!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-08-26))]]	+ Insecurity in employment, moving from one low-wage job to another as they become available, creates a transient population and a loss of stability for children. Most people are subsequently renters rather than homeowners, and vacant properties are numerous enough to attract criminals such as drug dealers, who like to use empty houses for trafficking purposes.[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] In fact, another nickname for the Crescent of Poverty is the Fatal Crescent (an ironic play on the term [wiki:wikipedia:Fertile_Crescent Fertile Crescent]), as it is the site of the vast majority of Rochester's shootings and murders. "Most people say 'Of course' when they hear a murder has taken place on Conkey and ["Clifford Avenue" Clifford Avenues], or ["Joseph Avenue" Joseph] and ["Hudson Avenue" Hudson] Avenues," says one local blogger. "THAT’S where they are ''supposed''to [sic] happen."[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=1018 Another Death in the "Fatal Crescent"], ''Democrat and Chronicle'' Rochester Blog, 2009-09-13)]] Despite the apathy of richer, safer neighborhoods to yet another misfortune in the Fatal Crescent, the frequency of violent crime there hurts Rochester as a whole, making it difficult to attract homeowners and investors to what they perceive to be a dangerous city.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2314 Rochester's Weather Report: Temperature's Up, Humidity's Up, Shootings Up!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-08-26))]][[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2490 Rochester: New York: Murder Capital of New York State!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-10-17))]]

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EileenF — 2012-09-30T01:47:59Z

infant mortality and child poverty

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- Insecurity in employment, moving from one low-wage job to another as they become available, creates a transient population and a loss of stability for children. Most people are subsequently renters rather than homeowners, and vacant properties are numerous enough to attract criminals such as drug dealers, who like to use empty houses for trafficking purposes.[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] In fact, another nickname for the Crescent of Poverty is the Fatal Crescent (an ironic play on the term [wiki:wikipedia:Fertile_Crescent Fertile Crescent]), as it is the site of the vast majority of Rochester's shootings and murders. "Most people say 'Of course' when they hear a murder has taken place on Conkey and ["Clifford Avenue" Clifford Avenues], or ["Joseph Avenue" Joseph] and ["Hudson Avenue" Hudson] Avenues," says one local blogger. "THAT’S where they are ''supposed''to [sic] happen."[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=1018 Another Death in the "Fatal Crescent"], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' Rochester Blog, 2009-09-13)]] Despite the apathy of richer, safer neighborhoods to yet another misfortune in the Fatal Crescent, the frequency of violent crime there hurts Rochester as a whole, making it difficult to attract homeowners and investors to what they perceive to be a dangerous city.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2314 Rochester's Weather Report: Temperature's Up, Humidity's Up, Shootings Up!], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' Rochester Blog, 2012-08-26)]]	+ Insecurity in employment, moving from one low-wage job to another as they become available, creates a transient population and a loss of stability for children. Most people are subsequently renters rather than homeowners, and vacant properties are numerous enough to attract criminals such as drug dealers, who like to use empty houses for trafficking purposes.[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] In fact, another nickname for the Crescent of Poverty is the Fatal Crescent (an ironic play on the term [wiki:wikipedia:Fertile_Crescent Fertile Crescent]), as it is the site of the vast majority of Rochester's shootings and murders. "Most people say 'Of course' when they hear a murder has taken place on Conkey and ["Clifford Avenue" Clifford Avenues], or ["Joseph Avenue" Joseph] and ["Hudson Avenue" Hudson] Avenues," says one local blogger. "THAT’S where they are ''supposed''to [sic] happen."[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=1018 Another Death in the "Fatal Crescent"], ''Democrat and Chronicle'' Rochester Blog, 2009-09-13)]] Despite the apathy of richer, safer neighborhoods to yet another misfortune in the Fatal Crescent, the frequency of violent crime there hurts Rochester as a whole, making it difficult to attract homeowners and investors to what they perceive to be a dangerous city.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2314 Rochester's Weather Report: Temperature's Up, Humidity's Up, Shootings Up!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-08-26))]]
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- The palpable threat of crime, neighborhood instability, and diminished local spending power have also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or ["biking"] distance. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Unsafe streets and a lack of access to good food also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many residential areas to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]]	+ The Fatal Crescent has yet another, less visible facet as well. In September ["2012"] it was reported that, thanks to Rochester, ["Monroe County"] has the highest rate of infant mortality in New York State. According to the ''["Democrat & Chronicle"]'', "Experts and advocates say the barriers to access include transportation, inflexible working hours, mistrust of doctors and apathy toward preventative medical care." The young age of the Fatal Crescent's mothers is another factor, with many unprepared emotionally or financially to handle pregnancy and childbirth.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2405 Monroe County’s Latest "Accomplishment:" Number One In New York State For Infant Mortality!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-09-24))]] Survivors often fare little better. September 2012 also witnessed the announcement that Rochester was number seven in the country - not in New York State, but in the ''United'' Sates - for child poverty.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2402 Rochester Is In The "Top Ten" . . . For Child Poverty!], ''D&C'' Rochester Blog (2012-09-21))]] + + Poverty, diminished spending power, the palpable threat of crime, and neighborhood instability have also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or ["biking"] distance. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Unsafe streets and a lack of access to good food also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many residential areas to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]]

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EileenF — 2012-09-06T01:17:05Z

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EileenF — 2012-09-04T00:18:24Z

some re-wording

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- The north side has a rich history as the site of the oldest settlements that were incorporated as Rochesterville in 1817. The city has always been a magnet for immigrants, especially during its boomtown era as a manufacturer of flour, clothing, and cameras. They were joined by an influx of African-Americans seeking greater opportunities during the [wiki:wikipedia:Great_Migration_(African_American) Great Migration] of the twentieth century. Today, the Crescent of Poverty represents the city's highest proportion of black, Latino, and immigrant residents. Most of the latter hail from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.	+ The north side has a rich history as the site of the oldest settlements that were incorporated as Rochesterville in 1817. The city has always been a magnet for immigrants, especially during its boomtown era as a manufacturer of flour, ["St. Paul Quarter" clothing], and ["Eastman Kodak" cameras]. They were joined by an influx of African-Americans seeking greater opportunities during the [wiki:wikipedia:Great_Migration_(African_American) Great Migration] of the twentieth century. Today, the Crescent of Poverty represents the city's highest proportion of black, Latino, and immigrant residents. Most of the latter hail from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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- The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a massive restructuring of Rochester's economy, characterized most dramatically by a loss in manufacturing jobs, particularly at ["Eastman Kodak"]. The great industries were supplanted by healthcare, higher education, the service sector, and small technological start-ups, a development that, while in many ways both inevitable and beneficial, nevertheless hit the city's poorest residents hard. It is difficult to find jobs that match their skill set and many report lower wages as a result. By the late 2000s, the median income in the Crescent was only $17,600 versus $44,300 for the Rochester metropolitan statistical area as a whole. 45% of Crescent residents lacked a high school diploma in 2004, further hindering their ability to acquire the new skills necessary for a new economy.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] The struggles of the ["Rochester City School District"] are many and well-known and need not be reiterated here.	+ The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a massive restructuring of Rochester's economy, characterized most dramatically by a loss in manufacturing jobs, particularly at Eastman Kodak. The great industries were supplanted by healthcare, higher education (the ["University of Rochester"] is now the city's largest employer), the service sector, and small technological start-ups, a development that, while in many ways both inevitable and beneficial, nevertheless hit the city's poorest residents hard. It is difficult to find jobs that match their skill set and many report lower wages as a result. By the late 2000s, the median income in the Crescent was only $17,600 versus $44,300 for the Rochester metropolitan statistical area as a whole. 45% of Crescent residents lacked a high school diploma in 2004, further hindering their ability to acquire the new skills necessary for a new economy.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] The struggles of the ["Rochester City School District"] are many and well-known and need not be reiterated here.
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- Insecurity in employment, moving from one low-wage job to another as they become available, creates a transient population and a loss of stability for children. Most people are subsequently renters rather than homeowners, and vacant properties are numerous enough to attract criminals such as drug dealers, who like to use empty houses for trafficking purposes.[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] In fact, another nickname for the Crescent of Poverty is the Fatal Crescent (perhaps an ironic play on the term [wiki:wikipedia:Fertile_Crescent Fertile Crescent]), as it is the site of the vast majority of Rochester's shootings and murders. "Most people say 'Of course' when they hear a murder has taken place on Conkey and ["Clifford Avenue" Clifford Avenues], or ["Joseph Avenue" Joseph] and ["Hudson Avenue" Husdon] Avenues," says one local blogger. "THAT’S where they are ''supposed''to [sic] happen."[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=1018 Another Death in the "Fatal Crescent"], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' Rochester Blog, 2009-09-13)]] Despite the apathy of safer neighborhoods to yet another misfortune in the Fatal Crescent, the frequency of violent crime there hurts Rochester as a whole, making it difficult to attract homeowners and investors to what they perceive to be a dangerous city.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2314 Rochester's Weather Report: Temperature's Up, Humidity's Up, Shootings Up!], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' Rochester Blog, 2012-08-26)]]	+ Insecurity in employment, moving from one low-wage job to another as they become available, creates a transient population and a loss of stability for children. Most people are subsequently renters rather than homeowners, and vacant properties are numerous enough to attract criminals such as drug dealers, who like to use empty houses for trafficking purposes.[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] In fact, another nickname for the Crescent of Poverty is the Fatal Crescent (an ironic play on the term [wiki:wikipedia:Fertile_Crescent Fertile Crescent]), as it is the site of the vast majority of Rochester's shootings and murders. "Most people say 'Of course' when they hear a murder has taken place on Conkey and ["Clifford Avenue" Clifford Avenues], or ["Joseph Avenue" Joseph] and ["Hudson Avenue" Hudson] Avenues," says one local blogger. "THAT’S where they are ''supposed''to [sic] happen."[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=1018 Another Death in the "Fatal Crescent"], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' Rochester Blog, 2009-09-13)]] Despite the apathy of richer, safer neighborhoods to yet another misfortune in the Fatal Crescent, the frequency of violent crime there hurts Rochester as a whole, making it difficult to attract homeowners and investors to what they perceive to be a dangerous city.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2314 Rochester's Weather Report: Temperature's Up, Humidity's Up, Shootings Up!], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' Rochester Blog, 2012-08-26)]]
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- The specter of violent crime, in addition to a lack of permanence and local spending power, has also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or biking distance. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Lack of mobility, lack of access to good food, and a fear of crime also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many neighborhoods to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]]	+ The palpable threat of crime, neighborhood instability, and diminished local spending power have also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or ["biking"] distance. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Unsafe streets and a lack of access to good food also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many residential areas to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]]
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- For all their drawbacks, the Crescent of Poverty does have potential in its strong neighborhood associations, job-training partnerships between the county and local colleges, and a variety of historical institutions that have survived the upheaval of decades. The Crescent still has the ["Public Market"], the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589937228 Edgerton Community Center], ["parks"] by[wiki:wikipedia:Frederick_Law_Olmstead], the ["High Falls Brewing Company"], and, like much of Rochester, some wonderful ["cool houses" vintage architecture].[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] ["Flower City Habitat for Humanity"] has been active in JOSANA, while revitalization plans are in the works for other troubled areas. While the future may look discouraging, one can always point to other success stories like the ["South Wedge"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], both of which would be barely recognizable to a time-traveler from the 1980s.	+ Still, for all its struggles, the Crescent of Poverty does have potential in its strong neighborhood associations, job-training partnerships between the county and local colleges, and a variety of historical institutions that have survived the upheaval of decades. Located in Crescent neighborhoods are the ["Public Market"], the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589937228 Edgerton Community Center], ["parks"] by[wiki:wikipedia:Frederick_Law_Olmstead], the ["High Falls Brewing Company"], and, like much of Rochester, some wonderful ["cool houses" vintage architecture].[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] ["Flower City Habitat for Humanity"] has been active in JOSANA, while revitalization plans are in the works for other troubled areas. While the future may look discouraging, one can always point to other success stories like the ["South Wedge"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], both of which today would be barely recognizable to a time-traveler from as recently as the 1990s.

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EileenF — 2012-09-04T00:04:43Z

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- Insecurity in employment, moving from one low-wage job to another as they become available, creates a transient population and a loss of stability for children. Most people are subsequently renters rather than homeowners, and vacant properties are numerous enough to attract criminals such as drug dealers, who like to use empty houses for trafficking purposes. A lack of permanence and local spending power has also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or biking distance. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Lack of mobility, lack of access to good food, and a fear of crime also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many neighborhoods to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote(Ibid.)]]	+ Insecurity in employment, moving from one low-wage job to another as they become available, creates a transient population and a loss of stability for children. Most people are subsequently renters rather than homeowners, and vacant properties are numerous enough to attract criminals such as drug dealers, who like to use empty houses for trafficking purposes.[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] In fact, another nickname for the Crescent of Poverty is the Fatal Crescent (perhaps an ironic play on the term [wiki:wikipedia:Fertile_Crescent Fertile Crescent]), as it is the site of the vast majority of Rochester's shootings and murders. "Most people say 'Of course' when they hear a murder has taken place on Conkey and ["Clifford Avenue" Clifford Avenues], or ["Joseph Avenue" Joseph] and ["Hudson Avenue" Husdon] Avenues," says one local blogger. "THAT’S where they are ''supposed''to [sic] happen."[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=1018 Another Death in the "Fatal Crescent"], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' Rochester Blog, 2009-09-13)]] Despite the apathy of safer neighborhoods to yet another misfortune in the Fatal Crescent, the frequency of violent crime there hurts Rochester as a whole, making it difficult to attract homeowners and investors to what they perceive to be a dangerous city.[[FootNote(Rau, Andreas, [http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/rochester/?p=2314 Rochester's Weather Report: Temperature's Up, Humidity's Up, Shootings Up!], ''["Democrat and Chronicle"]'' Rochester Blog, 2012-08-26)]] + + The specter of violent crime, in addition to a lack of permanence and local spending power, has also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or biking distance. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Lack of mobility, lack of access to good food, and a fear of crime also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many neighborhoods to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]]

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EileenF — 2012-08-09T02:09:47Z

neighborhoods link

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- The '''Crescent of Poverty''' refers to five neighborhoods clustered around the northern border of Rochester's ["downtown"]. They are ["Upper Falls"] and ["Marketview Heights"] to the east, and ["Edgerton"], ["Brown Square"], and ["JOSANA Neighborhood" JOSANA] to the west.	+ The '''Crescent of Poverty''' refers to five ["Rochester neighborhoods" neighborhoods] clustered around the northern border of Rochester's ["downtown"]. They are ["Upper Falls"] and ["Marketview Heights"] to the east, and ["Edgerton"], ["Brown Square"], and ["JOSANA Neighborhood" JOSANA] to the west.

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EileenF — 2012-08-09T02:02:51Z

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	+ [[Image(P1000402.JPG, right, thumbnail, 300, noborder "(This was taken in ["PLEX"], but you get the idea.)")]] + [[Image(P1000407.JPG, right, thumbnail, 300, noborder, "PLEX again. That neighborhood has had similar issues, although it's improving. This abandoned building, located adjacent to a brownfield, was long the site of illegal dumping.")]] + The '''Crescent of Poverty''' refers to five neighborhoods clustered around the northern border of Rochester's ["downtown"]. They are ["Upper Falls"] and ["Marketview Heights"] to the east, and ["Edgerton"], ["Brown Square"], and ["JOSANA Neighborhood" JOSANA] to the west. + + The north side has a rich history as the site of the oldest settlements that were incorporated as Rochesterville in 1817. The city has always been a magnet for immigrants, especially during its boomtown era as a manufacturer of flour, clothing, and cameras. They were joined by an influx of African-Americans seeking greater opportunities during the [wiki:wikipedia:Great_Migration_(African_American) Great Migration] of the twentieth century. Today, the Crescent of Poverty represents the city's highest proportion of black, Latino, and immigrant residents. Most of the latter hail from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. + + The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a massive restructuring of Rochester's economy, characterized most dramatically by a loss in manufacturing jobs, particularly at ["Eastman Kodak"]. The great industries were supplanted by healthcare, higher education, the service sector, and small technological start-ups, a development that, while in many ways both inevitable and beneficial, nevertheless hit the city's poorest residents hard. It is difficult to find jobs that match their skill set and many report lower wages as a result. By the late 2000s, the median income in the Crescent was only $17,600 versus $44,300 for the Rochester metropolitan statistical area as a whole. 45% of Crescent residents lacked a high school diploma in 2004, further hindering their ability to acquire the new skills necessary for a new economy.[[FootNote([http://www.frbsf.org/cpreport/docs/rochester_ny.pdf Rochester, New York: The Northern Crescent Neighborhoods])]] The struggles of the ["Rochester City School District"] are many and well-known and need not be reiterated here. + + Insecurity in employment, moving from one low-wage job to another as they become available, creates a transient population and a loss of stability for children. Most people are subsequently renters rather than homeowners, and vacant properties are numerous enough to attract criminals such as drug dealers, who like to use empty houses for trafficking purposes. A lack of permanence and local spending power has also deprived many communities of a viable commercial district, leaving people who cannot afford cars with no amenities within walking or biking distance. Parts of the Crescent have since become [wiki:wikipedia:food_deserts]. Lack of mobility, lack of access to good food, and a fear of crime also lead to higher rates of obesity and other related health problems, further compounded by the proximity of many neighborhoods to industrial parks. Meanwhile, cheap rental homes run by absentee landlords have notorious problems with lead.[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] + + For all their drawbacks, the Crescent of Poverty does have potential in its strong neighborhood associations, job-training partnerships between the county and local colleges, and a variety of historical institutions that have survived the upheaval of decades. The Crescent still has the ["Public Market"], the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589937228 Edgerton Community Center], ["parks"] by[wiki:wikipedia:Frederick_Law_Olmstead], the ["High Falls Brewing Company"], and, like much of Rochester, some wonderful ["cool houses" vintage architecture].[[FootNote(Ibid.)]] ["Flower City Habitat for Humanity"] has been active in JOSANA, while revitalization plans are in the works for other troubled areas. While the future may look discouraging, one can always point to other success stories like the ["South Wedge"] and the ["Neighborhood of the Arts"], both of which would be barely recognizable to a time-traveler from the 1980s. + + '''See also''' + + * [http://flowercityhabitat.wordpress.com/ Flower City Habitat for Humanity] blog

Crescent of Poverty

EileenF — 2012-08-09T01:45:56Z

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Crescent of Poverty

EileenF — 2012-08-09T01:43:31Z

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