WRITING assignments
1. Make a 360 degree map of one block.
—> Our block and examples of other lovely mapping projects.
2. Make a sound map of one city blocks.
—> Write comparative analysis of the two blocks.
3. Design a venue that serves food and fashion.
——> The assignment is to write a formal business and concept proposal for a food venue that is embedded in NYC’s Garment District infrastructure. Develop a tight pitch for your concept - this includes a name, location, menu, decor and an argument for why this is a NYC-specific establishment.
4. Design a city based on a frozen yogurt chain.
5. Design a fashion line for the High Line.
6. Write a manifesto for the future of the City of New York.
7. Design a new world order based on the World Cup.
——> You are an urban planner for a global city that exists beyond the boundaries of geography and time. Without borders. Without time zones. Write a 4-5 page descriptive portrait of the World Cup as the model for a Global City.
8. Get ready to throw a party.
——> Pick two objects and a letter and write about what defines a city.
9. Throw a fragmented block party.
WRITING assignments
1. Make a 360 degree map of one block.
—> Our block and examples of other lovely mapping projects.
2. Make a sound map of one city blocks.
—> Write comparative analysis of the two blocks.
3. Design a venue that serves food and fashion.
——> The assignment is to write a formal business and concept proposal for a food venue that is embedded in NYC’s Garment District infrastructure. Develop a tight pitch for your concept - this includes a name, location, menu, decor and an argument for why this is a NYC-specific establishment.
4. Design a city based on a frozen yogurt chain.
5. Design a fashion line for the High Line.
6. Write a manifesto for the future of the City of New York.
7. Design a new world order based on the World Cup.
——> You are an urban planner for a global city that exists beyond the boundaries of geography and time. Without borders. Without time zones. Write a 4-5 page descriptive portrait of the World Cup as the model for a Global City.
8. Get ready to throw a party.
——> Pick two objects and a letter and write about what defines a city.
9. Throw a fragmented block party.