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“I grew up in a densely developed neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York.  Calling upon my early childhood experiences observing the physical characteristics of what creates a sense of place and community, the street, or the “block” I lived on offered an opportunity to observe and learn.

On the one hand, my block was just a space for building within the street pattern of the city, a practical construct of urban planning, defined by sidewalk curbing and roads; but on the other hand, my block was a place with its own identity and character that created meaning for me, and the people who lived there.  Beyond the perceptions of me and my neighbors the block contributed to the larger character of the City.

The places we live have an immense impact on our view of the world and our place in it.”