The last conference really ties everything that we’ve learned throughout the 4 Macaulay seminars. I remember learning about NYC and its people, arts, culture, lifestyles, and even climate change these past 2 years. The presentation we had on reducing congestion touches upon a little bit of everything that I’ve learned, like New Yorker habits and lifestyles. Overall, the presentation was executed smoothly. The audience was completely absorbed by our topic and we had lots of meaningful engagement with the other students. The timing of our presentation was impeccable. It ended exactly at 10 minutes.
I was also able to learn from the other Macaulay students. One group even presented about building a new stadium for soccer players, something that I would’ve never even considered for a sustainable New York. Other groups focused on climate change and touched upon topics like shoreline resiliency and CO2 emissions. The conference was a great showcase of our understanding of the city and the 4 seminars. It has been a long journey exploring our city and I’m proud to say that this newfound knowledge has truly made me a New Yorker.
Nice observation, particularly regarding soccer stadium. A real New Yorker, indeed.