Appreciating intricacies of urban culture of Downtown Brooklyn

Join us on an enlightening journey through the vibrant and culturally rich streets of Downtown Brooklyn, particularly the enchanting neighborhood of Fort Greene. This walk is a tribute to Jane Jacob’s principles, encompassing an array of elements including parks, cafes, local businesses, cultural centers, historic structures, and the iconic brownstone architecture that bestows downtown Brooklyn with its unique character. This exploration will adopt Jacobs’s “web way” of thinking, which appreciates the city as a complex network of interconnected activities and structures. We will start with introductions, an Intro to the Web way of thinking, distribution of maps and stationery, and a brief on- how to record personal experience. This exploration promises a deepened appreciation for the intricacies of urban life and culture of Downtown Brooklyn.