Northwest Quadrant
The Northwest quadrant is the largest of the four, and contains more than 42% of the entire city. NW also contains a large number the major financial institutions such as World Bank, and International Monetary Fund. It is also home to major universities such as Georgetown and American University, as well as some of the most affluent neighborhoods in the city. Although it is the most affluent area of D.C., the southeast corner of the NW quadrant is home to much of the less affluent and low-income families. The NW quadrant is where the majority of Jones’ stories take place, with a particular focus on the M Street neighborhoods. The majority of his work takes place during a time when D.C. was known as “Chocolate City,” a time in which the African-American population was in the vast majority, and they often include detailed descriptions of neighborhoods and businesses that are located in the NW and NE quadrants.
