For the research topic/focus, I found several topics of interest to me. First is Fairfield-Bethlehem shipyards WWII since I enjoy World War II history. The shipyards have a rich history with shipbuilding especially Liberty Ships for military assistance during the war. I’m curious about the shipyards’ past and present with Baybrook. I’m also interested in the neighborhood’s opinion of the shipyards such as is the shipyards a curse or blessing from the past to present. Overall, I hope I will learn more about the history of Fairfield-Bethlehem shipyards and how use it to support the fundraiser.

Second topic is food deserts. I’m interested in Baybrook’s history of deserts, the timeline of such as when it has their development, pre and past war. Food deserts are defined as:

“An area where the distance to a supermarket is more than ¼ mile, the median household income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, over 40% of households have no vehicle available, and the average Healthy Food Availability Index score for supermarkets, convenience and corner stores is low (measured using the Nutrition Environment Measurement Survey).”
http://www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartments/Planning/BaltimoreFoodPolicyInitiative/FoodDeserts.aspx

I’m curious about the neighborhood’s opinion concerning food deserts. For example, how did they feel about their deserts in Baybrook. Same with the shipyards, I would like to learn more about food deserts.