Photographing Diversity Plaza in Queens, I understood how even small-scale changes to space management could help anchor a multi-ethnic community. Conducting extensive interviews and analyzing spatial data, I came to understand the sentiments behind the controversies of the High Line, the now famous public park built on a dormant Manhattan freight line. Observing different ethnic and social groups in Prospect Park, I discovered firsthand how public space can maximize shared value.
Source: https://www.pps.org/article/the-movement-for-youth-led-placemaking-is-growing-up