WEAVING CULTURE

Team members | Zhicheng Liu, Jamie Chen, Cirilla Xue, Minghui Li

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Our project is composed of 4 sections. First is cultural heterogeneity. We used GIS and other resources like Google Maps’ street view to collect the cultural heterogeneity of the area. Second, we identified the urban form typology of Queens and analyzed people’s life routes and the functions of the city. Then, we came up with the concept of weaving to emphasize our fascinating discoveries of Queens. Finally, the outcome of our project - weaving city.

Radical Culture Heterogeneity Alone The 7 Line

Through our research on demographics and people’s choice of public transportation, we found that the area along the 7 line is the most energetic and dynamic place for heterogeneity because it serves as a means of commuting for people from different ethnicities who live along this line. The 7 line integrates various ethnic groups, including Asian, African American, Hispanic, and others, earning it the nickname “the international express”.

Queens is one of the most diverse places in the world, boasting a community with residents from over 100 countries. With a new influx of tourists, it is now realized that Queens offers a potpourri of cuisine, art, and lifestyle, marrying traditional and modern culture. Visitors can enjoy current attractions as well as popular institutions such as the World’s Fair and Queens Museum that have been around for decades.