Inter-Continental Community of East Tremont

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Access to transportation is the first and most significant service that defines my neighborhood. In my neighborhood, the Train 2 and 5 lines, as well as several buses, run. This is a significant benefit to the community, since it is a rather active one, with individuals going to work and school children going to school. There are a number of schools in the area that cater to both elementary and middle school students. The Bronx Zoo, which is close to East Tremont, is a fantastic spot for families to spend a day, especially during the summer.

What cultural or historical interests define your community? Tremont Avenue was built early in the development of the area as a business route. Bronx Borough Hall, which was located in Tremont Park (previously known as "Old Borough Hall" Park) from 1897 to 1969, when it was dismantled, was a hub of civic activity in the area. Immigrants came into the neighborhood once the elevated train line was built, many fleeing the Lower East Side's congested tenements. Ethnic groups cycled through the neighborhood, following greater demographic swings in many other cities: initially, Italian and Irish immigrants, then Jews, and finally, African Americans and Hispanics after World War II.

Prior to the construction of the Cross Bronx Expressway, Tremont Park was a 15-acre open space and leisure area that was previously part of the larger Crotona Park to the south. Between 3rd and Arthur Avenues, it spans the full southern side of Tremont Avenue. The 3rd Avenue/Tremont Avenue rezoning, which intended to boost development possibilities along the Tremont Avenue commercial shopping corridor, rezoned sections of the corridor in 2010. The existing zoning allows for a wide range of building types, including entirely commercial structures as well as a combination of residential and business uses.

Access to healthcare- Poor health care can result in unfavorable health consequences and more intense treatment, such as unnecessary hospitalizations. In East Tremont, about a quarter of residents do not have health insurance, and one out of every nine people goes without required medical treatment, which is close to the citywide figure. East Tremont has a greater rate of late or no prenatal treatment than the rest of the city. For a long time, the neighborhood has been afflicted by a variety of social issues connected with poverty, ranging from crime to drug addiction.

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Inter-Continental Community of East Tremont

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Economic or Environmental Interests

Prior to the construction of the Cross Bronx Expressway, Tremont Park was a 15-acre open space and leisure area that was previously part of the larger Crotona Park to the south. Between 3rd and Arthur Avenues, it spans the full southern side of Tremont Avenue. The 3rd Avenue/Tremont Avenue rezoning, which intended to boost development possibilities along the Tremont Avenue commercial shopping corridor, rezoned sections of the corridor in 2010. The existing zoning allows for a wide range of building types, including entirely commercial structures as well as a combination of residential and business uses.


Community Activities and Services

Access to transportation is the first and most significant service that defines my neighborhood. In my neighborhood, the Train 2 and 5 lines, as well as several buses, run. This is a significant benefit to the community, since it is a rather active one, with individuals going to work and school children going to school. There are a number of schools in the area that cater to both elementary and middle school students. The Bronx Zoo, which is close to East Tremont, is a fantastic spot for families to spend a day, especially during the summer.


Cultural or Historical Interests

What cultural or historical interests define your community? Tremont Avenue was built early in the development of the area as a business route. Bronx Borough Hall, which was located in Tremont Park (previously known as "Old Borough Hall" Park) from 1897 to 1969, when it was dismantled, was a hub of civic activity in the area. Immigrants came into the neighborhood once the elevated train line was built, many fleeing the Lower East Side's congested tenements. Ethnic groups cycled through the neighborhood, following greater demographic swings in many other cities: initially, Italian and Irish immigrants, then Jews, and finally, African Americans and Hispanics after World War II.


Community Needs and Concerns

Access to healthcare- Poor health care can result in unfavorable health consequences and more intense treatment, such as unnecessary hospitalizations. In East Tremont, about a quarter of residents do not have health insurance, and one out of every nine people goes without required medical treatment, which is close to the citywide figure. East Tremont has a greater rate of late or no prenatal treatment than the rest of the city. For a long time, the neighborhood has been afflicted by a variety of social issues connected with poverty, ranging from crime to drug addiction.