On this “creative walk” participants were invited to take photographs to document their experience along a route through Gowanus, a formerly industrial neighborhood in Brooklyn, centered around the Gowanus Canal. The area has experienced significant change and redevelopment as the result of rezoning which occurred in 2021.
The aim of the walk is threefold: First, to inspire participants to creatively engage with the built environment. Second, to highlight the history of the neighborhood. And finally, to collectively create an archive that will document further changes in the area.
Photos from previous walks are available at gowanuscreativewalk.com
Accessibility
The walking route is 1.3 miles in length. The route is accessible and will not include any stairs. The walk will be conducted on sidewalks and a paved park walkway.
The walking route is close to public transportation. The starting point (96 9th Street) is 0.2 miles from the Smith-9th Street station (F and G subway lines, B61 and B57 bus lines). The ending location (543 Union Street) is 0.3 miles from the Union Street station (R line- one stop to Atlantic Barclays) and 0.4 miles to Carroll Street station (F and G lines). It is also 01. miles from the B37 and 0.4 miles from the B57 and B63 bus lines. Both the starting and ending locations are within two blocks of a Citi Bike station.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Sunday, May 3, 202611:00 AM
1 hour
Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
