Bleecker Street Walk

In this sound walk, you will travel back in time to experience the lively music atmosphere in the past in the Bottom Line Venue

1. Houston Mural 2. East LaGuardia Path 3. Bust of Sylvette

Listen to reversed, edited, and scrambled recordings of sounds from various places on a walk around campus and guess where each sound is coming from! Hear the original recordings once you reach each location. If you are having trouble follow these steps: 1. Start at the entrance to Washington Square park at the intersection of Washington Sq E and Washington place. 2. Walk towards the fountain 3. Walk towards the dog run behind the park bathrooms 4. Walk to Bobst Library 5. Walk to the Starbucks next to Steinhardt 6. Walk to Steinhardt

Chinatown Narratives takes participants on a journey through Chinatown, exploring various aspects of the neighborhood's history by focusing on the personal stories surrounding the lives of those who live at, work at, or frequently visit Chinatown. The project considers themes such as the gentrification of the neighborhood, alluding to the uncertain nature of its future, while also investigating concepts such as community building, immigration, and personal safety. Through said consideration, the piece aims to document the various perspectives of those personally connected to Chinatown, tying specific neighborhood locations, such as the busy restaurants on East Broadway and the public library at Chatham Square, to anecdotes provided by interviewees. As a result, Chinatown Narratives also aims to document the interconnectedness of said narratives, allowing participants to experience the various possible sentiments that can be shared about the neighborhood.

Collaborative Sound Walk created by students in the Spring 2025 section of Creating with Interactive Media at NYU Steinhardt.

Start next to the fountain, within all of the circles, then move throughout, listening to how the mix changes. EMP Soundwalk Final - Atlas Finch