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Nevnihal Durhan 09/07/2016 INTRODUCTION Times Square one of the most popular place in the world and first stop location for visitors. It is surrounded by huge size billboards and advertisements.

1 Nevnihal Durhan 09/07/2016 INTRODUCTION Times Square one of the most popular place in the world and first stop location for visitors. It is surrounded by huge size billboards and advertisements. As a class we took the train to Times Square and we walk through by 40th street 7th avenue to 47th street 7th avenue. By walking we got a chance to observe the people and the neighborhood carefully. l realized billboards acting as a backdrop and people were spectator. We have a sit in the corner of the 47th street and 7th avenue and we did some sketches. Mean while l watch the people who were sitting on red steps, and people were actually performing and the steps were stage for them. Looking around and taking pictures was making this performance happen. PRE -VISIT REFLECTION Actually I had been in Times Square many times, however l didn't observed the people as l did in our trip. l was amazed by billboards and surroundings like other people. With our trip l get a chance to observe surroundings and people. I personally don t prefer to stop by Times Square

SITE DOCUMENTATION (Photos and Sketches ) This is the center of the Times Square,

2 frequently because lt always so crowded and hard to walk. They have so much construction also. SITE DOCUMENTATION (Photos and Sketches ) This is the center of the Times Square, as you can see on the pictures billboards acting as a backdrop for spectators. Moreover, even the pedestrian path is a stage for dancers, artist or musicians.

It is not only place to get some rest but also It s a stage for people who is performing.

3 This is the TKTS Booth, Ruby Red stairs. It s a great space to have sit, watch around, get some rest while enjoying the view. Most of the people taking pictures of the view. Dancers, singers are performing their art in here. It is not only place to get some rest but also It s a stage for people who is performing. Moreover, the tourists are also being a part of the performance in here as sitting and watching the view. OUALITATIVE SITE OBSERVATIONS 1. Neighborhood / Street Character a. It is surrounded by hotels, theathers and shops. Basically commercial district b. It is covered by huge billboard, bussy street and modern structure. 2. Vitality of Place

4 a. General Description i. Very busy and attractive b. Pedestrian Activity i. Occupied by large crowds. People were walking and observing the area. c. Vehicular Traffic i. Heavy traffic 3. Age of Buildings a. 20 years ( Marriott Hotel ) b. 30 years (Hershey s Building ) 4. Relationship Between Buildings a. Very Close to each other b. Billboards are hanging over to each other 5. Building Details a. Historical Buildings (Art Deco ) b. International Style 6. Building Uses a. Commercial ( office, theaters, restaurants) b. Residential OUANTITAVE DATA Street Name : Times Square 42nd st to 47th St Street With : 28 feet Pavement Type : Concrete Building Heights : 50 feet or more

5 Building Widths: 300 feet or more Building Types : Hotels, Theathers, Stores Empty Lots / Gardens: None Shops / Restaurants : Forever 21, American Eagle, Tmobile QUESTIONS TO RESEARCH FURTHER QUESTIONS 1. Who is the designer of Times Square? 2. How they designed? 3. Where it came the name of the neighborhood Times Square? RESEARCH METHOD 1. Question 1 a. Google b. Wikipedia 2. Question 2 a. Google b. nyc.gov 3. Question 3

6 a. Wikipedia b. Google SUMMARY / POST VISIT REFLECTION This visit teach me to understand how people interact with the spaces. It helped me to recognize answer of these questions ; what is performance, who is performing and what is stage. Pedestrian pathways and stairs could be a stage for any one. Basically a stage could be any where. It was a nice experience to observe the Times Square in a different way.

Learning Places Spring 2017 SITE REPORT Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn

Learning Places Spring 2017 SITE REPORT Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn Firstname Lastname 02.12.2017 INTRODUCTION For our class we were assigned a site ( Vinegar Hill) which is in Brooklyn, New York. I personally