Whitman Park, Camden Explained

Whitman Park
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:New Jersey
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Camden
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:Camden
Area Code:856

Whitman Park is a neighbourhood in Camden, New Jersey. Located north of Woodlynne, Whitman Park has a population of 6,981.[1]

Whitman Park is a crime and drug-infested neighborhood. However, businesses have started to move into Whitman Park in recent years.[2] Due to high crime and murder rates, police have installed gunshot-recording microphones in Whitman Park.[3] In 2015, the city of Camden submitted a redevelopment plan for the neighborhood.[4] It is home to a substantial Polish American community, centered around the St. Joseph's Church.[5]

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39.9232°N -75.0991°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whitman Park neighborhood in Camden, New Jersey (NJ), 08103, 08104 subdivision profile - real estate, apartments, condos, homes, community, population, jobs, income, streets . City-data.com . 2012-02-04.
  2. News: Maciag . Mike . Why Camden, N.J., the Murder Capital of the Country, Disbanded Its Police Force . May 21, 2020 . . June 2014.
  3. News: Friedersdorf . Conor . The Surveillance City of Camden, New Jersey . May 21, 2020 . . December 12, 2013.
  4. Web site: Whitman Park Redevelopment Plan . City of Camden Department of Planning and Development . May 21, 2020 . June 6, 2015.
  5. News: Vargas . Claudia . Whitman Park's Polish American residents still love their neighborhood . May 21, 2020 . . October 13, 2013.

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