Peopling of NYC - Chinatown

Framing our neighborhood study

Professor Brooks — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:22:49 +0000

Not everyone has commented yet about how we should frame our study, but I am getting a broader sense of people's interests with all the comments you've made. First, I like Deborah's idea about stereotypes very much--it's a good way to capture the difference between outsiders and residents, and it also reflects what we've been studying as a class (Harlem, Chinatown, Little Italy, etc.)--but I am also concerned that outsiders probably won't want to be filmed talking about stereotypes.

About the Q Train Project

Professor Brooks — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:54:01 +0000

Our collaborative website project features the two communities of Chinatown in Manhattan and Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, as well as the Q train subway that connects the two. At first glance, it seems as if Chinatown and Brighton Beach could not be any more different. A stretch of ocean separates the two areas, with Chinatown at the southern tip of Manhattan and Brighton Beach at the bottom of Brooklyn. Chinatown is a tourist destination for those visiting New York City for the first time.

Chinatown

jugoretz — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:12:05 +0000

Did you ever wish you could buy an exquisite designer watch, a new leather belt, and a delicious and filling snack for under $75 dollars? For most people, that is a dream that will never become reality. For New Yorkers, or anyone who visits New York, for that matter, this just sounds like a typical Saturday afternoon in New York’s Chinatown.

Chinatown Demographics

Monica Ng — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:48:45 +0000

Chinatown Demographics

Acquired through the Asian American Federation of New York Census Information Center

Population by Race

Historical Sites

Shelley Jiang — Sat, 01 May 2010 19:20:03 +0000

Confucius Memorial

Outsiders' Perceptions

Shelley Jiang — Sat, 01 May 2010 18:36:50 +0000

"The Survey of 30 college Students about their perceptions of Chinatown."

Survey Question:

“What is your perception of Chinatown? What is the first thing that comes up in mind when you think of Chinatown? Do you associate Chinatown with any particular smell/food/goods/dangers/others?

N = 30 (All aged between 18~22)

Demographics

Shelley Jiang — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:52:25 +0000

Chinatown Demographics

Provided by the U.S. Census Bureau

Source: Asian American Federation of New York Census Information Center

Others

Shelley Jiang — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:36:10 +0000

Shopping Locations

Shelley Jiang — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:35:24 +0000

Chinatown Arcade - 14-18 Elizabeth St

Food

Shelley Jiang — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:33:29 +0000

Street Vendors

Created with flickr slideshow.

Little Cakes - Along Canal St

For just $1, you can get a little bag filled with small little cakes made fresh on the griddle in just matter of minutes.