Tag: nyc + nj
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makerhoods : part 1 “We need to rethink who the city is for … We must rebuild with the least fortunate in mind, not by forcing affordability alone … but by re-designing cities to offer opportunities for self-employment through affordable living and affordable commercial space” — Avi Telyas We first heard of Makerhoods through a…
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brooklyn : part 1 Cities evolve and are constantly changing. We wanted to see examples of the current state of manufacturing in New York and spent a busy and informative day in Brooklyn with Andrew from Turnstile Tours. The Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY) and the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) are located on the western shores…
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tenements : part 1 Once considered the densest place on earth, New York’s Lower East Side was often the first landing spot for waves of immigrants from many nations. For those arriving from the 1800’s to WWII, the Lower East Side offered opportunities for a new life — access to construction and manufacturing jobs, and…
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