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VIA NOSTRAND
Sophia Chen
The origin of Crown Heights (Crow Hill) started all the way back in the year 1664, when New York was just known as New Amsterdam and all the buildings that we see today were just acres of farmland.
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The neighborhood of Crown Heights has turned into a melting pot for people of all different ethnical backgrounds. Based on my study of Crown Heights and the site analysis that was conducted VIA Nostrand focuses on the comfort of the people that are in the community. Nostrand Ave is known for its pedestrian activity (heavy foot traffic) and the store fronts that run 8 miles. The public and louder decibel spaces that run along Nostrand include the pool, basketball court, and interchangeable forum spaces.
The private and spaces of lower decibels are located towards Clove Rd where the buildings are more residential, hence, the auditorium space and library. The community garden that runs down the middle acts as a meeting point from Nostrand Ave and Clove Rd.
