Author: Maxcovi Fernandez

Final Project Outline

FINAL SCRIPT

https://soundcloud.com/maxcovi-fernandez/podcast/s-aEnWm

Podcast Visual Aid

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/108ApZF5Lq2BMf731T7wn1d3-8eFCq9ns8LOSgyC1p2Q/edit#slide=id.g6556c87aad_5_0

What stood out to me about Monday’s presentation was the quote posted the third group that presented. The quote was said by a real estate agent who was for the reconstruction of Fulton Mall. She stated that they do not want the people to move out and leave the area but she wants there to be more stores that will attract more people. What I find interesting about the statement is that even though she does not want the people out but bringing in more stores such as the ones she mentioned will lead to the increase of rent making the area not affordable as it once was. Overall, not wanting the people out the area is one thing but making moves that will cause the people to leave because they cannot afford the area I another!

Also the other presentations were very detailed, it is fascinating to learn how the development of a small area in Brooklyn has impacted so many people and areas.

The tour the class went on Wednesday, we had the chance to better our skills on observations. We got to see the major changes in the Metro Tech area and a little bit of the future changes in the area. The tour to me was really eye-opening especially for someone who is not in an architecture major, I got to fully understand how these changes can affect the people living in a community. I’ve never fully understood how these changes can impact a community but getting a tour from someone who is experienced and able to explain and show the past and the present was very educational. Something that stood out to me was how a street that used to be so important that led directly to Borough Hall was blocked off by a hotel. Changes like these show me that instead of the City making the commute to an important place easier they rather build hotels and places that will put money in their pockets. Overall the tour experience helped me improve my skills in observations as well as making voice memos for our bigger project.