We were inspired by Mapping Manhattan by Becky Cooper. In this survey and went around Forest Hills Gardens and asked passerby to fill out a map of Forest Hills for them to label , and a short survey. Our goal was for to get an idea of the perceptions of Forest Hills Gardens and the surrounding area from residents and others who visit and work there. We did not get as many artistic responses like the original project, but we did get many labeling the places where they carry out their daily routine, and many people who just worked in the neighborhood and didn’t know much or explore much into the surrounding area. Many people seemed to describe a map of their daily drudgery and routine, and not see the neighborhood as an interwoven shared personal experience with historical implications, as we expected.
****Please note that we did not influence any of the answers given other than clarifying what we had asked of them to do. Therefore there may be some material offensive to certain people(s). Reader discretion is advised.****
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