BRIDGE 2: COLLECTING AND PRESENTING DATA

Description:

Bridge 2 is to explore the relations between the quantitative and the qualitative in the explorations of constructed environments. After collecting data, visualize them more comprehensively. Organizing these data will help to formulate research questions that will drive the individual projects.

Deliverables:

data visualization 6

Reflection:

For bridge 2, I did both quantitative research on NYC census site and qualitative analysis by visiting the neighborhood. After gathering the data, I combine visual graphs and language to make a poster that can be easy to comprehend for my audience.

The main objective is to focus on the overall occupation of the area. I discover that Roosevelt Island has a lot of young professionals who work in finance, education, business and technology fields. I also compared the critical timeline of the developments on the island, including the opening of Cornell Tech Institution and the renovation of Octagon. The challenging part is to find the connection between different sets of data. For example, I found out the peeks of the resident move-in year are exactly the period when government and tech company started to invest. During this period, open job and education opportunities brought in these people.

These discoveries help me to brainstorm the things that the community need. Roosevelt Island is a place for “great technology” and “great mind”; however, there is a lack of connection and a sense of community. My observation shows that there is a lack of facilities to socialize. During my walk on the land, I discovered a few restaurants and almost no cafes. The only Starbucks is filled with people and no place to sit. There was a large lawn in front of Cornell Tech but with nobody using the space. Instead, most areas in the Cornell Tech café were occupied. It was clear to me that these people on the island are longing for a social environment. My goal is to find a solution for young professionals to meet, collaborate and innovate. Instead of feeling robotic, I want the residents on the island to feel lively and connected.

 

 

 

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