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The site, an industrial zone is located next to a cement factory, a former scrap recycling yard, and power substation, as well as two blocks from a low-rise low-income housing. Local residents have expressed concern over the potential for soil and air contaminants to impact the community once new construction begins. OCTOBER 2015 The site near Buzzard Point, slated for development of the soccer stadium. The site, an industrial zone is located next to a cement factory, a former scrap recycling yard, and power substation, as well as two blocks from a low-rise low-income housing. Local residents have expressed concern over the potential for soil and air contaminants to impact the community once new construction begins. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/cementfactory-10.jpg OCTOBER 2014 The cement factory, currently adjacent to the site slated for development of the soccer stadium near Buzzard Point. The stadium site and cement factory are located two blocks from a low-rise low-income housing community. OCTOBER 2014 The cement factory, currently adjacent to the site slated for development of the soccer stadium near Buzzard Point. The stadium site and cement factory are located two blocks from a low-rise low-income housing community. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/baggingprepBW-3572.jpg EPTEMBER 2013 The Fish Market in Washington DC, down by the SW waterfront has been a mainstay in the city for decades. Soon, it is slated to undergo significant renovations. Here, on a typical Saturday morning at the market, fishmongers and cooks, many who have worked there for decades, prepare for their first customers. EPTEMBER 2013 The Fish Market in Washington DC, down by the SW waterfront has been a mainstay in the city for decades. Soon, it is slated to undergo significant renovations. Here, on a typical Saturday morning at the market, fishmongers and cooks, many who have worked there for decades, prepare for their first customers. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/SWlightpost-044.jpg UMMER 2014 Often dubbed "The Little Quadrant That Could," Southwest DC is currently undergoing major changes with new construction and a city plan for renewal. Photo taken from L'Enfant Promenade overlooking the SE-SW freeway. UMMER 2014 Often dubbed "The Little Quadrant That Could," Southwest DC is currently undergoing major changes with new construction and a city plan for renewal. Photo taken from L'Enfant Promenade overlooking the SE-SW freeway. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/syphaxplaygroundbw-027.jpg AUGUST 2014 Syphax Gardens housing community, during a "back-to-school" event for the residence's children. AUGUST 2014 Syphax Gardens housing community, during a "back-to-school" event for the residence's children. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/SW_tablediscussion2BW-254.jpg JANUARY 2014 Community members pore over and provide input to Southwest's development plans at a public meeting. JANUARY 2014 Community members pore over and provide input to Southwest's development plans at a public meeting. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/blindwhinoBWwidecloseup-057.jpg WINTER 2014 The Blind Whino, a former church repurposed into a community art space. WINTER 2014 The Blind Whino, a former church repurposed into a community art space. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/safeway_plants-103.jpg DECEMBER 2013 A lot remains empty as the surrounding structures have been renovated into new buildings and a new supermarket. DECEMBER 2013 A lot remains empty as the surrounding structures have been renovated into new buildings and a new supermarket. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/SWbackyardwithtowers1-030.jpg UMMER 2014 Greenleaf Gardens' low-rise housing community for low income residents. Current planning discussions include much-needed redevelopment of Greenleaf Gardens. Many residents fear that they will not be able to remain in, or return to, their homes should new construction take place. UMMER 2014 Greenleaf Gardens' low-rise housing community for low income residents. Current planning discussions include much-needed redevelopment of Greenleaf Gardens. Many residents fear that they will not be able to remain in, or return to, their homes should new construction take place. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/housesfield1_BW-238.jpg UMMER 2014 Mid-century homes in Southwest, D.C., facing the Potomac River. UMMER 2014 Mid-century homes in Southwest, D.C., facing the Potomac River. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/L-130.jpg WINTER 2014 View of L'enfent Promenage and Bannker Park from the Fish Market. WINTER 2014 View of L'enfent Promenage and Bannker Park from the Fish Market. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/SW_areastagefoyer-028.jpg WINTER 2014 Interior of the remodeled Arena Stage. WINTER 2014 Interior of the remodeled Arena Stage. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/SW_BWemptydock-154.jpg DECEMBER 2013 The docks lie vacant as the waterfront prepares for a major construction project, the Wharf, which began in June 2014. DECEMBER 2013 The docks lie vacant as the waterfront prepares for a major construction project, the Wharf, which began in June 2014. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/deckchairs_BW-091.jpg DECEMBER 2013 The southwest waterfront, pre-demolition and reconstruction. DECEMBER 2013 The southwest waterfront, pre-demolition and reconstruction. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/patrickfishmarket1BW-3747.jpg The Fish Market in Washington DC, down by the SW waterfront has been a mainstay in the city for decades. Soon, it is slated to undergo significant renovations. On a typical Saturday morning at the market, fishmongers who have worked there for decades, such as Patrick (pictured here), prepare for their first customers. The Fish Market in Washington DC, down by the SW waterfront has been a mainstay in the city for decades. Soon, it is slated to undergo significant renovations. On a typical Saturday morning at the market, fishmongers who have worked there for decades, such as Patrick (pictured here), prepare for their first customers. https://cdn.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/SWfencecloseup-082.jpg JULY 2014 Often dubbed "The Little Quadrant That Could," Southwest D.C. is currently undergoing major changes with new construction and a city plan for renewal. Here, the Wharf construction is underway to create a new waterfront experience for the city. JULY 2014 Often dubbed "The Little Quadrant That Could," Southwest D.C. is currently undergoing major changes with new construction and a city plan for renewal. 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Participants in Young Life Capernaum share a moment during one Saturday "club." https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_mpvyuc_YL_gameroom1-3782.jpg At camp, this young women has just beaten her opponent at a game of table hockey. At camp, this young women has just beaten her opponent at a game of table hockey. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_u1zli7_YL_stage-4158.jpg Campers on stage for a music trivia game. For every missed guess, the leaders had to stuff another piece of candy into their mouths. Campers on stage for a music trivia game. For every missed guess, the leaders had to stuff another piece of candy into their mouths. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_dlle2i_YL_danceparty1-1199.jpg Dance party during one Saturday's club. Dance party during one Saturday's club. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_a5r8u2_YL_danceparty3-4003.jpg Outdoor dance party. Outdoor dance party. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_j549fg_YL_pool-5434.jpg Two leaders assist a camper during the water relay race. Two leaders assist a camper during the water relay race. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_mfn589_YL_foodfight-4569.jpg A camper attempts to catch a grape in his mouth as food flies across the table. A camper attempts to catch a grape in his mouth as food flies across the table. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_s3cn30_YL_aaron-5852.jpg After games, during one Saturday "club." After games, during one Saturday "club." https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_geghq2_YL_changes-0660.jpg At Young Life's annual fundraising dinner in Washington D.C. This participant proudly shares with the audience how her life has changed. At Young Life's annual fundraising dinner in Washington D.C. This participant proudly shares with the audience how her life has changed. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_qucfjm_YL_chasingJacquann-1245.jpg Dance party during one Saturday's club. Dance party during one Saturday's club. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_o27y1z_YL_jokingaround-1158.jpg Two participants banter (and occasionally flirt) during club. Two participants banter (and occasionally flirt) during club. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_xlmq82_YL_poolparty-5476.jpg The swimming pool at Young Life Capernaum camp. The swimming pool at Young Life Capernaum camp. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_7g8ng1_YL_zipline2-4696.jpg Coming down the zipline: Camp "buddies" were on hand to lift her out of the water and place her back in her wheelchair. Coming down the zipline: Camp "buddies" were on hand to lift her out of the water and place her back in her wheelchair. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_5k0i5w_YL_jabrilsoftfocus-4141.jpg A camper listens while others sing during a camp-wide gathering. A camper listens while others sing during a camp-wide gathering. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_7v80mf_YL_pieface-1056.jpg Game night, where "Pie your Leader in the Face" is a yearly favorite. Game night, where "Pie your Leader in the Face" is a yearly favorite. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_kmsdnn_YL_001-4221.jpg A camper and her leaders during "cabin time," which is set aside for discussion and contemplation. A camper and her leaders during "cabin time," which is set aside for discussion and contemplation. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_qnt7ei_YL_balancing1-5115.jpg Scores of campers and leaders are standing on a wooden balancing beam during game night. As everyone shifts their weight to one side, the beam slams up or down. Scores of campers and leaders are standing on a wooden balancing beam during game night. As everyone shifts their weight to one side, the beam slams up or down. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_2ts60v_YL_up-5076.jpg Game night. Game night. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_56iqjw_YL_danceparty2-.jpg Game night, where another dance party has just ensued. Game night, where another dance party has just ensued. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_fm2prejk_dhw24k_YL_chairrunner-4541.jpg A Special Place | vraduphotography.com View A Special Place by vraduphotography.com. https://vraduphotography.com/san-joaquin's-thirst monthly 0.8 https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_gn3j94_orangegrove2-8346.jpg A typical orange grove in the Central Valley. Water is disbursed to trees from various pumps situated inside the grove via piping that runs along the ground. The water used to irrigate crops comes from the Sierra Nevada mountains, whereas groundwater which is contaminated by decades of fertilizer and pesticide use and nitrate runoff from dairies, is the source of local drinking water. A typical orange grove in the Central Valley. Water is disbursed to trees from various pumps situated inside the grove via piping that runs along the ground. The water used to irrigate crops comes from the Sierra Nevada mountains, whereas groundwater which is contaminated by decades of fertilizer and pesticide use and nitrate runoff from dairies, is the source of local drinking water. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_mmxgzm_peachgroveshadow3-6001.jpg A fruit orchard lies dormant after the harvest. The Central Valley produces much of the fruit, vegetables and nuts that we eat domestically and export, including peaches, apricots, grapes, walnuts, olives and pomegranates. A fruit orchard lies dormant after the harvest. The Central Valley produces much of the fruit, vegetables and nuts that we eat domestically and export, including peaches, apricots, grapes, walnuts, olives and pomegranates. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_s6u88s_valerianawatercolor-8735.jpg Valeriana, a local community organizer in her home in Tooleville, where the drinking water is not safe for human consumption. Valeriana, a local community organizer in her home in Tooleville, where the drinking water is not safe for human consumption. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_eqnagm_cropwaterbirds-8272.jpg A reservoir, intended only for crop irrigation, winds its way through fruit groves. The pristine water is sourced from the Sierra Nevada mountains. Such water is not accessible to local communities for drinking water. A reservoir, intended only for crop irrigation, winds its way through fruit groves. The pristine water is sourced from the Sierra Nevada mountains. Such water is not accessible to local communities for drinking water. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_fpr1c3_dirtypipefield8214a.jpg In Seville, a community of a few hundred people in the Central Valley, this pipe delivers drinking water to local residents. Though Seville's water tank was just retrofitted, some of the local piping that runs through the town is decrepit and exposed to the elements. In Seville, a community of a few hundred people in the Central Valley, this pipe delivers drinking water to local residents. Though Seville's water tank was just retrofitted, some of the local piping that runs through the town is decrepit and exposed to the elements. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_w4elxf_bigpiperusted3-9062.jpg A corroded pipe, one of many commonly found in community drinking water systems throughout the Central Valley. A corroded pipe, one of many commonly found in community drinking water systems throughout the Central Valley. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_i2862b_becky-8238.jpg Becky Quintana, a grassroots organizer, has been advocating for clean water for many years, starting in her hometown of Seville. Becky Quintana, a grassroots organizer, has been advocating for clean water for many years, starting in her hometown of Seville. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_m9y7fg_attorneypresenting2-8601.jpg Over the past few years, the Community Water Center has organized local residents to raise awareness on the health impacts of drinking water and to advocate at a state and local level for change. As one outgrowth of CWC's engagement, residents have begun to focus on other issues affecting them by further organizing and tapping into resources that could bring about greater awareness and changes. In recent years, residents of Cutler-Orosi (towns in the Central Valley where many immigrant farm workers live) have come together under the group "Vecinos Unidos," or Neighbors United, and meet regularly in public spaces. On the evening when I visited, a local attorney presented on and answered questions regarding immigration policies, no small issue in the San Joaquin Valley. Over the past few years, the Community Water Center has organized local residents to raise awareness on the health impacts of drinking water and to advocate at a state and local level for change. As one outgrowth of CWC's engagement, residents have begun to focus on other issues affecting them by further organizing and tapping into resources that could bring about greater awareness and changes. In recent years, residents of Cutler-Orosi (towns in the Central Valley where many immigrant farm workers live) have come together under the group "Vecinos Unidos," or Neighbors United, and meet regularly in public spaces. On the evening when I visited, a local attorney presented on and answered questions regarding immigration policies, no small issue in the San Joaquin Valley. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_azpha2_quevedo1-8543.jpg Jesus Quevedo, an activist who has deep roots to his community, looks on during a community gathering. He is one of many who have spoken out against contamination of local drinking water. Jesus Quevedo, an activist who has deep roots to his community, looks on during a community gathering. He is one of many who have spoken out against contamination of local drinking water. https://storage.neonsky.app/4df269c081183/images/c7nk7dlv_ysat0eik_bhomlf_orange3color.jpg Orange covered in kaolin clay, a type of pesticide, which is deemed innocuous by many in the industry when compared to other pesticides that are not as visible. The clay, applied generously to the crops, to the point where they look like they have been doused in white paint, is intended to shield crops from sunburn. I took this photo to illustrate the inputs to our food and how these inputs may have wider environmental impacts. Most of us, especially we who live in urban surroundings, are often not aware of how our food is grown and are not well equipped to understand the broader impacts of our food options. As many fertilizers and pesticides are not visible, this photo is also intended to show what our food would look like, still connected to the vine, if we could see all chemicals and substances applied to it. Orange covered in kaolin clay, a type of pesticide, which is deemed innocuous by many in the industry when compared to other pesticides that are not as visible. The clay, applied generously to the crops, to the point where they look like they have been doused in white paint, is intended to shield crops from sunburn. I took this photo to illustrate the inputs to our food and how these inputs may have wider environmental impacts. Most of us, especially we who live in urban surroundings, are often not aware of how our food is grown and are not well equipped to understand the broader impacts of our food options. As many fertilizers and pesticides are not visible, this photo is also intended to show what our food would look like, still connected to the vine, if we could see all chemicals and substances applied to it.