Recap of the First Month

     After the first month of collecting and filtering data from the site visit, the studio is moving forward to focus on analyzing maps, historical timelines, and existing information. This will help us get a better understanding of the origins of what makes the city of Newark as we see it present-day. 

The studio produced a quick time lapse of the site visit that will further be developed into categories that consist of materials, pedestrian activity, cultural factors, etc... 

     The studio is researching the history of Newark and pin-pointing historical movements that will give a better understanding of how Newark came to be. To further filter the amount of information, a group of students will be categorizing the historic events into education, demographics, innovation and infrastructure, and determine any other categories they think fits best. 

Holding History in our Hands

Students developing maps into different categories of development, income areas, major roadways, and historical districts.  These maps help give a sense of boundaries with the project site area.

Figure 1: Mood Map 

Figure 2: Landmark and Identity Map

Figure 3: Transportation Access Map

Figure 4: Size Recognition Map

     Looking forward, the first community workshop will be held on February 20th with the Rutgers Water Resources Cooperative Extension Program. This workshop will consist on working with the Newark team from WRP and develop charrettes to begin design concepts and prepare for future community outreach meetings with Newark citizens. 

Stay tuned!