This article presents a small reflection of the neighborhood community on what the Canal is to them. Written in an optimistic, cheery tone, I picked this source because it contrasts other sources. It describes the Canal in a warmly nostalgic tone and presents the viewpoint of a variety of the residents in the Canal. At […]
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Gowanus NYC
October 26th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Gowanus Canal
– http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/gowanus/gowanus4.shtml This is New York City’s direct method of government planning.They present the framework of the canal as well as what could be done to improve it. The presentation is systematic and budgeted. This is not biased and is probably one of the best sources in my repertoire. Perhaps in analyzing the government’s presentation, […]
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The Gowanus Canoe Club
October 26th, 2012 · No Comments · Gowanus Canal
This site is an example of the microprojects that the residents near the Canal take up to fix the project. They document their work by presenting photographs, which takes away a degree of bias. This site can be used to describe a form of non-government/grassroots style of gentrification. http://gowanuscanal.org/wildlife.html – Jessen T.
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Brooklyn College Interactive Map
October 26th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Brooklyn College
View Brooklyn College PodWalk in a larger map View Brooklyn College PodWalk in a larger map <iframe width=”425″ height=”350″ frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” marginheight=”0″ marginwidth=”0″ src=”https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=202211001596439076161.0004cc77ff0d4aedadb32&hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=h&source=embed&ll=40.631188,-73.952479&spn=0.002728,0.008118&output=embed”></iframe><br /><small>View <a href=”https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=202211001596439076161.0004cc77ff0d4aedadb32&hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=h&source=embed&ll=40.631188,-73.952479&spn=0.002728,0.008118″ style=”color:#0000FF;text-align:left”>Brooklyn College Sustainability</a> in a larger map</small>
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