1. Trouble! In Prospect Heights: engaging the community in development discussions an urban intervention project designed and facilitated by Brandon Fischer and Ashlee Tuttleman

2. Conflict: Ratnerization. Atlantic Yards. Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Atlantic Ave and Flatbush. By invoking eminent domain, the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) and Ratner Enterprises have begun a process of displacement and encroachment upon locals and businesses. By Sept. 2012, 16 high-rises, a state of the art basketball stadium, hotels, office buildings and 1 housing complex is expected to be completed. Construction commenced in March 2010.- No amount of community-based needs assessment or similar exercise was conducted.

3. There be Ratner, lookin fly . … ah dayun, he go’n and brought the rats in with him…

8. BAM! Intervention site Research site Prospect Heights Atlantic Yards

9. I love Prospect Heights because _______ . But it could be better if ______ .

10. Our quandary: What’s all this Plz ask during story time (Highline). business bout?

11. Second Iteration In the form of Trouble! and some drank “ […] it is necessary to develop processual, participatory and hence communications-based types of plans (collaborative planning). […] it has to be transparent enough to be monitored by the public. Therefore, the forces of civil society should be encouraged to participate; they need to be regarded as an important corrective to the planning process. The key to all of this is communication: public debate and to be stimulated, with the assistance of local media. Public campaigns should also stimulate active participation and provide opportunities for people to get involved.” Kai Vockler, Architecture of Peace: Politics of Architecture

14. But wait, there’s more! Patience, child. At the Highline .. BAM!

15. What could have been done differently w/ Iteration 2 VS. W/ SAME INTERVENTION MODEL Penetrate more diverse circles. Install an undercover camera in Brandon’s purse (the subjects were frightened). Arrange to visit multiple demographically diverse bars. Costume / character persona. Input from canines and small children. Add Tabasco. BALLS TO THE WALL Get a space. Set up an installation. Media coverage. Sponsorship. Involve the cohort of organizations with Develop Don’t Destroy. Understand, don’t apologize. Go to the source. Project + Amplify.