What do you like (or dislike) about your neighborhood?

The places where we live are made up of many parts — people, parks, shops, schools. Tell us in 500 words or less, what makes your town or neighborhood a good or bad place to live? What could make it a better place for teens? Be sure to illustrate with specific experiences and examples.

Cash prizes:

$100 for first
$50 for second
$30 for third

Deadline: Friday, April 19

Winners will be published online at www.threesixtyjournalism.org and in the May issue of the ThreeSixty Journalism magazine. By submitting an essay, you give ThreeSixty Journalism permission to publish your essay, name and photo online and in the print magazine.

YourTurn winners will be announced in late April