Inland Areas

1.Contains a title using the format listed above
Inland Areas
2.Contains a web link to your locations.
http://www.ci.rohnert-park.ca.us/
http://www.bakersfield.com/
3.Contains an explanation regarding how this component (any aspect of it; eg content of videos, content of websites) connects to your study of humanities.
I have chosen these two very different inland regions to try and demonstrate the lifestyle differences in the two. Rohnert Park is a completely made up town sectioned off by alphabetised neighborhoods with no real industry or historical significance, but due to its location to San Francisco the decent areas of the town command inflated housing costs with no real job market within the community itself to provide employment to the residents. If you want to live in this safe little made up town, then get to commuting. In contrast Bakersfield has a long history as a community, but is not really near any major city that you could commute to. Is is one of the countries fastest growing cities and is fairly self reliant when it comes to providing work for the areas residents. The cost of living drops off sharply compared to the Bay Area due to it not having a trendy region to claim its a part of.

4.Contains the following elements that will be used in upcoming projects for analytical purposes:
a.What are some assumptions/stereotypes you think people have of each location:
Well I believe that most people think of Rohnert Park as a lovely little commuter town, where if one can afford to, they can live the "wine country" life without living in the boon docks. This is a stereotype that I had held about Bakersfield my self, isolated, boring, and just not a whole not things to offer as far as quality living.
b.List 3 things that make each location similar
1. They are both cities in California
2. They are not famous for anything outside there region
3They both have unique climates in comparison to say the east coast.
c.List 3 things that make each location so different:
1Rohnert Parks economy is based on another city, Bakersfield is self sustaining
2. Bakersfield is both residential and commercial, where as Rohnert Park is more or less residential
Rohnert Park has tag name associated with it, ie (wine country, bay area, outer suburb) Bakersfield has no such catchy slogans and seems far more affordable.
d.Questioning: What else would you like to know about these places? When completing the question section, lead your audience into the question by stating a fact you do know, yet you still have the related question. This way, both your audience and you will have an educational experience
Well I would like people to take a good look a both cities and ask "which would I prefer to live, then ask yourself why? Rohnert Park and the Sonoma County area has many catch phrases and lifestyle choices that make it sound like paradise. Bakersfield from what I have gather from locals around here is not a desirable destination to live and raise a family. Why? What makes Bakersfield so unattractive, the lack of a nearby coast, no access to a large city, or does Bakersfield have issues that I am unaware of?