For my neighborhood project, I have narrowed down my ideas to two neighborhoods.

The first neighborhood I am considering is Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Originally farmland, I think it would be interesting to see how Greenpoint developed and how the Polish cultivated the area.

The second neighborhood I am interested in researching is Morningside Heights, Manhattan. Morningside Heights is home to many institutions such as colleges and churches. I think it would be interesting to see why these institutions set up in this neighborhood and how their presence have shaped the area.