An in-person walk around the Gowanus Canal neighborhood in Brooklyn. “A soundwalk is any excursion whose main purpose is listening to the environment” – Hildegard Westerkamp
The Gowanus Canal was designated as an EPA Superfund site in 2010, and legacy fossil fuel pollution is undergoing partial remediation as new apartment towers spring up. The legacy of the arts in Gowanus is also a living part of its heritage as we will see in a stop at Powerhouse Arts (aka the Batcave). Listening to all sounds in the environment brings us into contact with changes as they occur. “Extending our awareness as far as possible to include any and all sounds places one in the center of the environment, with presence and relationship to all that is going on” – Pauline Oliveros
Accessibility
No stairs on this walk, but there are several nearby construction zones so there may be rough sidewalks.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 4, 202411:00 AM
90 minutes
Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Environment, History & Culture
Language: English
