Qualitative Research Research Areas

The techniques used to collect qualitative data were Oral History Interviews, Public Faculty and Sociograms. All of these techniques are participatory forms of research. These research methods engage the community as active participants in the process of research. This differs from many other forms of research in which knowledge is simply meant to be extracted from subjects. This inclusivity is empowering; the community is an equal part in the creation of knowledge about them.

Sunset Park is located in Community District 7 in Brooklyn. This research project involves the area from the Prospect Expressway to 65th Street and from 9th Avenue to the industrial waterfront. To be more specific, in covers the area of the following census tracts: 2, 20, 22, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.01, 90.02, 92.01, 92.02, 94.01, 94.02, 96, 98, 100, 101, 102, 104.01, 104.02, 106.01, 106.02, 108.01, 108.02, 118, 122, 143, 145, 147.