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The walk will mainly take place within the Brooklyn Commons center, highlighting the academic and office buildings that once used to be small businesses and low-rise residential buildings. We will visit 3 historical landmarks within the block, ending with 3 houses that were moved from the original lot to another street. Attendees will learn about how the urban renewal project that took place in the 1980s truly affected the displaced community economically and the limitations that I encountered while conducting research. We will look at photographs to compare what we see now to what it used to look like, and potentially hold conversations about preservation, gentrification, and how we can support communities moving forward. It won't be a long distance, but comfortable shoes would be necessary. A charged phone is highly encouraged.