So, rather than concentrating on the engineered borders that separate the districts, we choose to focus on the more obvious charm of the districts that make up the city of Anaheim. We pay particular attention to the cultural aspects as well as the historical presence that the city has to offer, regardless of the city’s formally designated districts and boundaries. Also, what cannot be ignored is the increasing development of both commercial and residential properties. Much of the newly constructed commercial and residential properties are located along Harbor Boulevard, one of the city’s main streets, which not only acts as a hub for residents, but also serves to connect residents of the surrounding areas.
However, let’s not forget the three infamous landmarks that regularly attract not only the city’s residents, but residents throughout California, the U. S., and the international community:
The Honda Center, Angel’s Stadium, and Disneyland. The Honda Center features concerts and hosts a wide array of cultural and political events and fulfills our artistic side while the Angel’s draws in sports fans from various cities, young and old alike. But what cannot go without mention is what the city of Anaheim is famous for, and that is Disneyland. Disneyland attracts tourists from all across the globe as well as the locals enabling each and every individual to experience and recapture their child within.
Although the people who do not live in Anaheim would tend to define the city by its landmarks, the city’s residents, on the other hand, have much more specified and complex boundaries with regards to how they understand and interpret their city. Given that the city’s residents are predominantly of Latino dissent, their sense of the city’s boundaries are largely influenced by a combination of their culture, religion, legal status, and employment opportunities, all of which determine their life experiences within the city. Some examples that we noticed as we were walking along the city streets include: Catholic Churches and missions; bilingual literature and advertisements; and ethnic markets and restaurants. Nonetheless, racial and ethnic diversity is evident throughout the city as demonstrated by the Asian markets, the mosque located on State College, and the potpourri of passers-by on the street.As mentioned above, while there are prominent landmarks as well as attractions and other forms of entertainment that provide jobs for some of the city’s residents, many residents commute to other cities for broader employment opportunities. Reasons for commuting outside of the city for employment range from a lack of “big” business to one’s legal status and their access to employment, including but not limited to, transportation and hireability.
In closing, there are indeed natural and manmade barriers that the city’s residents, as well as persons who do not live in the city, are aware of as dictated by the city’s 4 districts and its cultural influences.
