Located eight miles outside of downtown Fresno rests one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city known as West Fresno, often referred to as "Southwest Fresno" by locals. This culturally diverse, working-class area has homes dating back to the 1930s, in addition to numerous low-cost developments built during the 1960s and 1970s by the Fresno Housing Authority. While the area remains more secluded than others, the historic, palm tree-lined Kearny Boulevard runs through the neighborhood, connecting residents to modern amenities. A focus on community involvement and revitalization efforts helps define life in sunny West Fresno, where the majority population consists of working families and adults.