Background
A few assignments were provided to students in the first few sessions to help them develop a better understanding of the North End community where their project would be based.
Session 2: Assignment 1 (PDF)
Field Trip 1: Assignment 2 (PDF); Assignment 3 (PDF)
Student Research
During the semester, students determined that they needed to conduct interviews and focus groups in the North End to gather information about the perspective of business owners and learn more about the formal and informal economies of the neighborhood. Their interview findings are included below. All work is courtesy of the class and used with permission.
Informal Business Notes (PDF)
Formal Business Notes (PDF)
Final Reflections
Students were asked to engage in a final critical moments reflection session during the final class session. The assignment and examples of student responses are included below. All work is courtesy of the class and used with permission.
Final Critical Moments Reflection Assignment (PDF)
Student Responses (PDF)