Public Place

Someone here found this public input site for the Gowanus Canal. Public Place is run by NYU Wagner students who are focusing on the site as part of a Capstone project (I'm not sure what that means). I like the simplicity of the site - no posturing yet, and this makes it easier to give your opinion.

I always romaticize the Gowanus Canal. I've walked over the canal on warm summer evenings, and felt, just a little bit, like I'm in Amsterdam/Williamsburg. In reality, the place could use some help, though I'm always pleasantly surprised at how much community already exists through the long-time presence of the Brookyn Art Exchange (formerly the Gowanus Art Exchange) and other places. Also, one of my favorite painters, Dana Schutz supposedly has a studio there.