Int Studio 2: Along The L Blog Post

Even after about one and half semester here at Parsons, I have seldomly been to areas other than Manhattan. When people say the word "New York", they actually mean "Manhattan", but not other areas.  he only few times that I have been outside of Manhattan was one Brooklyn Net game at the Barclays Center, and several subway rides to JFK airport to pick up some friends. After a virtual road trip along the L train, which were mainly in Brooklyn, I felt how little I know about New York. 

There are way more spaces in Brooklyn than it is in Manhattan. The buildings on Google 3D (actually, more of a 2.5D) maps are relatively blurry, some are still under construction. However, the 3D maps were made about 3 years ago. So it is reasonable to see some construction going on (construction has been going on since forever...). 

The most empty lots are around Graham Avenue and Bushwick Avenue. It felt more like most part of the USA, where there are plenty of space and not so many cars. I almost felt like places like Graham Avenue and Bushwick Avenue takes me back to Los Angeles when I visited there during the winter break. However, the price of parking and a pack of cigaratte is still about 3 times higher than it is in California. 

As for green spaces, they looks pretty green. I am more than certain that the green seen on Google 3D maps are the kind of green in Spring. 

In conclusion, I am looking forward to the field trips to Brooklyn and explore New York City.