Category Archives: Research Paper Outline

Thesis: The emerging presence of middle-income young professionals and families in Long Island City has driven up prices in the neighborhood, making it a prime target for real estate development. Meanwhile, the new commercial landscape–while still mostly small, local businesses–has … Continue reading →

Imagine waking up to the sounds of chirping birds, walking by your favorite store while smelling the aromatic blooming flowers and drinking your coffee in the shade of large oak trees–all across from the subway station, in the center of … Continue reading →

Main Question: What differences between the two neighborhoods have led to violent displays of ethnic tensions in Midwood, yet no outwardly displayed shows of tension in Greenpoint? Introduction America is not a melting pot, contrary to many ideals that have … Continue reading →

Children who grow up in New York City have quite an ethnically eclectic   upbringing. Growing up in such a diverse community give them access to ideas and culture that other kids will never experience. This may be an advantage in … Continue reading →

Many people view gentrification as a neighborhood upgrading process that at the very least will make an area safer. As wealthy neighborhood newcomers swarm an area and new upscale shops pop up, many believe a decline in crime is natural … Continue reading →

The Last Water Frontier Walking through Red Hook, one can’t help noticing the diversity of land development even on a single block. Next door from a successful upscale establishment will be a failing business or an abandoned building of industrial … Continue reading →