Yvette Kemp, Ch-Chairperson of the Justice For All Coalition, and myself co-wrote a public letter to public officials, calling on them to make NYCHA a…
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“A People’s Story of Detroit” – Documenting the “people’s history”
Why tell “our” story – the story of tenants? Why center tenants in historical analyses of time and place? What can this contribute to our…
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Last Tuesday, the NYCEDC released their long-awaited—and dreaded—master plan for development over Sunnyside Yards. In it they praise themselves for their “robust engagement efforts” and…
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Unfortunately for the 99 percent, this is not just a city “gone rogue”, but by design and courtesy of a city agency known as the…
View More Opinion: Dissolve the EDC and empower the people on urban developmentOpinion: Stop Sunnyside Yards! Reparative City Building Now!
Over the last year, the quasi-private, city-affiliated NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has been peddling yet another megaproject for southwestern Queens. This time the proposal…
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When proceeding with a digital project, it seems that a lot of emphasis is generally placed on learning the ins and outs of using the…
View More Guide: What to Consider When Planning a Digital ProjectOpinion: NYCHA’s NextGen Threatens More Harm than Hope
In December 2018, the second and seemingly final installment of NextGeneration NYCHA (NextGen) was announced. This version includes three mechanisms that the city claims will…
View More Opinion: NYCHA’s NextGen Threatens More Harm than HopeGuide: Finding the Right Tools for Mapping
Today, there are LOTS of mapping tools available. This is great because, broadly speaking, mapping can be a great way to visualize, curate, and analyze…
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