CHANGE [RELIGION+COMMUNITY] IMPACTS OF GENTRIFICATION ON RELIGIOUS CENTERS IN OLD EAST DURHAM
STEEPLE The use of steeples in East Durham is minimal and mostly found in Baptist and non-denominational churches. Despite the large majority of Apostolic churches in Durham, only 1 of 11 displays a steeple. Presence of a steeple has a 100% correlation to elevated entrance in East Durham.
25%
PROXIMITY TO SIDEWALK The large proportion of churches in East Durham with main entrances proximal (<200ft.) to a public sidewalk could be a litmus for the current and/or historical walkability of the area.
86%
ELEVATED FRONT ENTRANCE Stairs at the entrance of a church indicate not only an important threshold between public and spiritual space, but are a product of elevating the building to increase visibility and dominance on the landscape. Elevated front entrances are 90% correlated with proximity to sidewalks.
71%
ARCHITECHTURAL COLUMNS Architechtural columns denote power and formality. In East Durham, only the areas oldest and largest churches boast entry columns, with a single exeption of Love Divine Ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rental of the old bank at Angier and Driver.
18%
SIGNIFICANT LANDSCAPING Despite historic precedence for churches as the hosts of gardens and aesthetic open spaces, East Durhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s churches spend little time and money on their landscapes. This could speak to the types of current programming, or reflect a larger community value
36%
COMMUNITY ASSETS
A SELECTION OF CHURCHES IN EAST DURHAM WITH NOTABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS
LONG MEADOW PARK
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
EASTWAY ELEMENTARY
EL BUEN PASTOR
GOD FIRST, PEOPLE SECOND DURHAM RESCUE MISSION
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
SHEPARD’S HOUSE GREATER EMMANUEL
NEW CREATION
CRIME + VIOLENCE
FOOD INSECURITY
RECREATION + COMMUNITY EVENTS
CHILDRENS PROGRAMS
DIFFERENCES
& DISPARITIES WALLTOWN
OLD EAST DURHAM
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OLD EAST DURHAM
RENTER OCCUPIED HOUSING
OLD EAST DURHAM
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OLD EAST DURHAM
PERCENT OF HOMEOWNERS SPENDING > 30% OF INCOME ON HOUSING
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“As recently as the 1950’s, membership rolls listed 1,300 names, and the 600-seat sanctuary...was often filled to overflowing balcony and all. On a recent Sunday, only 85 gray haired parishioners were in the long, wooden pews.” - News and Observer
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“All the churches (in Old East Durham) are commuter churches. Most of the congregation are coming from somewhere else in Durham” - Vivian McCoy activist and 40yr resident
''These folks see the death of a way of life, a severing of everything that used to be....one way of life is ending, and it's being replaced by a complete other.'' - Rev. Jeffrey Wisdom on his congregation at Angier Ave Baptist
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4 - ANTIOCH
9 - ECCLESIA HOUSE OF PRAYER
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5 - APOSTOLIC REVIVAL INT.
1 - MOHAMMED MOSQUE #34
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2 - AMBASSADOR CATHERDRAL
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3 - ANGIER AVENUE
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RENT
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6 - CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS
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10 - GOD’S HOUSE OF REFUGE
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7 - DURHAM RESCUE MISSION
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11 - GOOD SHEPARD CHURCH
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8 - DURHAM SPANISH S.D.A.
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12 - GREATER EMMANUEL TEMPLE
B
13 - GREATER FULL ASSURANCE
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B
14 - GREATER ZION WALL
15 - HOPE CHURCH INT.
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19 - LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN
B
20 - LOVE DIVINE MINISTRY
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17 - JESUS WORD CHURCH
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16 - JESUS DE FE MONTE
21 - NEW CREATION UNITED
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22 - NO GREATER LOVE
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24 - GOD FIRST PEOPLE SECOND
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25 - PROGRESSIVE HOLINESS
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26 - REFINER’S FIRE
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23 - GREATER NEW BIRTH
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18 - IGLESIA BUEN PASTOR
27 - SHEPARD’S HOUSE
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28 - VICTORY AT CALVARY