We were all relieved that the sun came out, after all, today and I hope that everyone had productive and enjoyable explorations. Some of you shifted teams today. Below is an updated Teams and Themes list:

Artists and Art in the Gowanus:

Researchers: Karla, Asli, Melissa, Andrew

Community Relationships/Gentrification —

Researchers:  Rumana, Sanaya, Ashley, Lisa, Gerald, Kristopher

Green infrastructure:

Researchers: Elmer, Yuying, Anjali, Seline, Raju, Jinchang

Public space:

Researchers: Richard, Randy, Ajay, Jhojansy, Jarnelle

Potential topics that were brought up in class and not selected

• Urban Renewal/Public Housing
• The selling of new residential real-estate: Marketing vs reality

Looking forward to hearing about your adventures and discoveries on Tuesday.

Site Report 3 due Thursday, October 19

Meeting Location: 4th Basin entrance to Whole Foods (The Promenade side) – See maps below

Meeting Time: 10:45 sharp.

Method of exploration: Yesterday we divided the class into teams. Each team will explore a specialized area of interest (See themes below).

Teams and Themes: Notes: (1) Themes are preliminary, more themes may be developed for the final project as the semester progresses;(2) A more refined definition and scope for each theme will take place by members of final project teams.  (3) If you missed the class session yesterday, please select a team that has three people or less or if you have another idea for a theme – please post a blog with your proposed topic.

Artists and Art in the Gowanus:

Researchers: Karla, Asli

Economic aspects of the Gowanus neighborhood — gentrification and marketing:

Researchers: Lisa, Gerald, Kristopher

Community Relationships — existing and new residents of the Gowanus (another angle could be displacement of residents or businesses) This group is interested in Interviews as a research method.

Researchers:  Rumana, Sanaya, Ashley

Green infrastructure:

Researchers: Elmer, Yuying, Anjali, Seline, Raju, Jinchang

Public space:

Researchers: Jarnelle, Richard, Randy, Ajay, Jhojansy

Preparation:

• Please consider your selected theme ahead of time and make a list of places you would like to visit in close vicinity of the Gowanus canal. Consider how the visit can enhance your understanding of your selected topic. Bring your list with you.
• All participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. Bring cameras/cell phones, sketchbooks, pens and soft pencils for sketching.
• If you have any problems reaching the site, please call me at 917-676-4656 or Prof. Almeida at 401-580-3423.

       Meeting place marked with a red star.