6. Who Lives in Weeksville? Not available 2.8 people Average household size 32% 36% % Foreign-born 93% 85% % African-American or Black 35% 34% % Age 18 and under 9% 8% % Age 65+ 33,314 34,856 Total Individuals 1990 2000 U.S. Census
7. Some Aspects of Life in Weeksville 45% 47% % Rented housing units where tenants pay 30%+ of their income on rent 67% 63% % of Rented Units with 5 Years or Less Tenure $15,679 $21,942 Average median income 89% 89% % Rented (vs. Owned) Housing Units 36% 35% % Below Poverty Line 1990 2000 U.S. Census
18. Weeksville Community Mural Projects 2006 – Partnership with Groundswell on Community Mural Projects for Kingsborough Houses
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20. The Pratt Center is working to have Weeksville be a nationally registered historic district. What does this mean to the people living there now? What are both positive and negative implications? Research Questions How does the current history of the neighborhood play a role at Weeksville? What are the steps taken to be approved for, and to create a collaborative work of art in a public space?
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Weeksville also offers a Staff Development program for educators and has tours open to all schools and the public. Admission is 5.00 for Adults and 4.00 for Students. Weeksville is free for anyone residing in 11213 or 11233 zip codes.
More info available here: - http://www.groundswellmural.org/Public_Art_Projects/2006/2006_weeksville.html - http://www.weeksvillesociety.org/groundswell-community-mural-project