Brooklyn Playgrounds Project
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Photos by Matt Mitchell for Place in
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The Brooklyn Playgrounds Project (2001-2003) examined the history and significance of urban play spaces in a city obsessed with work, private space and rampant development.
Playgrounds Project Events
Panel and Photo Exhibit
November, 2001
This event, held at Place in History's former Gowanus studio space, included an exhibit of photographs by Matthew Mitchell. Playgrounds featured incuded thoses in Brownsville, Coney Island/Brighton Beach, Flatbush, Greenpoint, Kensington, Marine Park, Park Slope, and Sunset Park.
The event also featured a panel discussion on the historical role of playgrounds in Brooklyn. Discussion participants included Prospect Park Admistrator Tupper Thomas, Amboy Neighborhood Center Director Julian Grant, and McCarren Park Moms founder Susan Monagan. Read the transcript.
Outdoor Event at McCarren Park: Co-sponsored by McCarren Park Moms
November, 2002
This event included direct input from several children from St. Cecilia's school with regard to their own experience with playrounds. The event also featured the installation of photographs and text images from the larger playgrounds project.
9th Street Playground Insallation
May – August 2003
An installation of 16 outdoor prints in Prospect Park’s 9th Street playground.
Sponsors
Brooklyn Arts Council
Con Edison
Greenpoint Bank
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