Reading New York Urbanism

grace presents gifs of nyc

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Koreatown in 24 hours exploring the intersection of its spatiality and temporality

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Tech Talent Pipeline

Cornell Tech Roosevelt Island, Industry City, Silicon Alley Grace Ng

Within the past three decades, New York City has solidified its position as a leading global hub for the innovation economy. The New York City Economic Development Corporation has been keen to groom local tech talents through a comprehensive suite of public and private partnerships scattered across the 5 boroughs. This project examines a closed loop pipeline spanning across Cornell Tech Roosevelt Island, Industry City and Silicon Alley; exploring the notion of knowledge and innovation as a commons, empowering the masses for social mobility.

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storyboard for final video draft 4

NYC Tech Talent Pipeline

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introducing enzo ft. b-roll  

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Industry City

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Industry City 1. birds eye view of site (industry city + silicon alley in the flatiron district + cornell roosevelt island) and connections (subway and main roads) 2. section of silicon alley 3. perspective showing connection of tech hub to the wider city/other areas of technological innovation (ie industry city and cornell tech) 4. industry city facade detail + massing

5. silicon alley showing retail space (dark orange) and office spaces (light orange) 

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Text Portrait of a building in k-town 

prominent hotspot for asian nightlife 

karaoke

asian clubs 24/7 establishments

dessert bar

destination for traditional restaurants (cuisine/specialty)

street vendors

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1. 3D Model of Site Fragment 2.  Mapping of Schools within Fragment - representing the mobility of knowledge and education

3.  Mapping of Office Districts - workscape symbolising the mobility of (career) opportunities 4.  Business Improvement District that forms part of commercial corridor leading to Industry City 5. Mapping of Industrial Factories on site - the pre-existing urban fabric and activities in surrounding areas

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Wider site boundary

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jay-driving right to the road? shared paths as a source of competition

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alternative forms of commercial activity informality as accessibility?

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urban oasis

respite within a four-lane bidirectional road