The project involves a participatory-action research endeavor spearheaded by the MS Design and Urban Ecologies Program’s Class of 2025, in collaboration with the Bushwick Housing Independence Project (BHIP) and fortified by the support of the El Puente Bushwick Leadership Center.

As part of this project, students embarked on three distinct pathways of inquiry. Firstly, they ventured into Bushwick’s social and economic fabric, tracing the contours of economic, racial, and ethnic dynamics alongside fluctuations in employment rates, job availability, educational landscapes, and poverty thresholds. Secondly, they delved deep into the realm of Bushwick’s housing ecosystem, meticulously scrutinizing shifts in property values, rental costs, and the overall quality of housing stock. Lastly, they explored city and local plans and policies, scrutinizing their impact on housing development within Bushwick’s vibrant community.

Coordination: Gabriela Rendon. Team: Soraya Barar, Avery Crower, Aqdas Fatima, Isabelle Groenewegen, Lauren Leiker, Rhaynae Lloyd, Zoe Moskowitz, Leah Roy, Chey Socheata, and Natalie Temple.

To learn more about the outcome and publications of this project, click here.