Int Studio 2: Interview

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Interviewee #1

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

God, there are so many things... if there is one thing that needs to be changed that is our neighborhood needs to be cleaner. 

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

It's great. We love watching people play.

Interviewee #2

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

The noise level is too loud.

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

Well, I don't know... Why not on Bedford Ave?

Interviewee #3

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

More retailers, please.

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

If you can't make money out of it then don't do it.

Interviewee #4

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

Nothing. I like it just fine.

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

Not if you want to bring trouble to my neighborhood.

Interviewee #5

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

Less gentrification.

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

Just don't bring more rich hooligans.

Interviewee #6

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

Nothing.

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

It better be next to a grocery store.

Interviewee #7

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

A Chipotle please?

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

If it comes with a loud speaker then I'd be down.

Interviewee #8

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

More big events.

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

It would be sweet if they get the Nets to play some showcase...they are doing a great job in the playoff, don't you think?

Interviewee #9

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

A Chinese restaurant?

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

Hmmm... I ain't into basketball but I think it'll be great.

Interviewee #10

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

Some sample/overstock sale?

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

It might be a good idea to collaborate with some fashion brands. NBA players know how to dress better than they used to, right?

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Interviewee #11

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

A Footlocker.

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

Yo that'll be dope! Imma cop some fresh sneakers then play ball.

Interviewee #12

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

Cheaper parking fee...

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

Damn, if there'll be one then I be sh*ting on them young ni**as all day man! In my J's tho.

Interviewee #13

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

More police.

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

I'm not into sports so I'd say no.

Interviewee #14

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

People getting together? 

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

That will be great.

Interviewee #15

What would be one thing you change or add to the neighborhood?

Please get the Urban Outfitter store out of here.

What do you think the idea of building an outdoor basketball court in Bushwick?

Ah, I don't know. Wasn't Michael Jordan born in Brooklyn?

Int Seminar 2: Research Update #3

For this week, I am going to read For the common good: Measuring residents’ efforts to protect their community from drug- and sex-related harm by Pedro Mateu-Gelabert, Melissa Bolyard, Carey Maslow, Milagros Sandoval, Peter L Flom, Samuel R Friedman. 

However, I do have a question: How can we carry out a successful interview without bothering the interviewee? 

Int Seminar 2: Research Update #2

After last week's reading and class, I have come up with the outline of my research: 

1: Introduction & Main Argument

I will write the introduction by relating to some of the famous street basketball courts in 

New York City and then states that the site I chose can also be rebuilt into a street basketball court. 

2: Argument #1

A basketball court in a community can bring the neighborhood and people from other places together.

I will then use the readings and my personal anecdotes to support this argument.
3: Argument #2

The neighborhood (Bushwick, which is mainly a Hispanic community) has deep relationship with basketball. 

First, I will use the demographic data of Bushwick to state that the neighborhood is mainly 

Hispanic people. Then, by going through the readings and archives (and maybe some personal anecdotes), I will show people the deep relationship between Hispanic people and basketball.

4: Argument #3

A basketball court will not bring gentrification to the neighborhood. 

The most talked about topic within this whole assignment is gentrification. In this section, I will go through some examples about gentrification. 

5: Conclusion


The parking lot on Bushwick Ave & Stagg St should be rebuilt/reorganized into a street basketball court.  

Int Seminar 2: Research Status Update #1

For this week, I read the report (http://furmancenter.org/files/204.pdf ) on the demographic information in Bushwick. I am more than certain that my project (basketball court) should connect people and focus on Hispanic neighborhoods.