Thomas Jefferson Park: A Park for the People and Puppies of East Harlem by Monica Huzinec

Posted on March 30, 2017April 24, 2017 by monicahuzinec

The 111th Street Entrance of Thomas Jefferson Park (Credit: Monica Huzinec)

East Harlem is filled with many places for people in the community to come together. Whether they be parks or restaurants, each place has a significant impact on the community and those living within it. Thomas Jefferson Park is one of these examples. Nestled along the East River between 111^th and 114^th street, East Harlem residents of all ages, genders, and ethnicities (as well as their puppies) all have a place to meet for a stroll, a swim, or an afternoon of sports.

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Data Resources

Posted on March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 by Dominique Nisperos

Hi All, Hope you are having a great week. Just a small reminder that I am available by appointment for office hours to talk about your research. This week and next I will be at Hunter and the CUNY Graduate Center at 365 Fifth Ave quite a bit, so please email me for appointments throughout[…]

Blog 1: Cooper Inspires Active Community Participation

Posted on March 4, 2017May 9, 2017 by Hafeezat Azeez

Cooper Hewitt Sign © Wired.com

The newest exhibit a the Cooper-Hewitt Museum focuses on unique projects that all take a holistic approach to solving problems in various communities around the country, each was unique and had a common goal to bring the community together to solve a problem that community felt was important.

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Upgrade: Improvements to Buildings of Old

Posted on March 3, 2017March 13, 2017 by dstremt

By: Daniel Stremt Often times, buildings slowly lose their luster over time and become outdated. Whether it be abandonment, deterioration, or even just a cumbersome design, all buildings eventually need an uplift. This blog details some of the advancements done throughout the country to help remedy this and create public spaces for people to be[…]