Neighbor Interview

What is your name?
Lynne DiPanna
How long have you lived in the area?
Since college, so about twenty years now
What was the neighborhood like when you moved in?
Well in parts of Jamaica, the crime rate was definitely higher. But Jamaica Estates was still a very nice area to live in.
How has it changed?
There is still crime in the area but I think that the crime rate is starting to decline.
What are some new businesses in the area?
I’m not really sure, I think the Dunkin’ Donuts on Hillside is new but I’m not really aware of the new businesses
Have you seen a change in the economic status of the people in the neighborhood?
In Jamaica Estates no, but in Jamaica I think it has been declining for a while now
Are there a lot of children in this neighborhood?
Somewhat
Do you think this is a suitable neighborhood for raising a family?
No
What nationalities live in the area?

Well, it used to be just African-Americans but now you see Indians, Hispanics, and some Asians. So it is pretty mixed now

What type of people does this neighborhood attract?

All types of people, but in the shopping areas and places like that I would say mostly African-Americans.