Charles Kan
On March 26, I went to 77 Water street around 12ish. It was a pretty good day to observe the area. When I was there, I notice there were not a single person sitting on the benches or the sitting area. There were couple of chairs and table but still no one sat there. So technically sitting space was plentiful, they have several trees around the area and sculptures too. At this time, the tree itself as not blossom yet, in my opinion, when the tree itself does blossom, it will attract many workers and people to sit around there. Another observation I saw, was that in the summer, there would be people who would love to sit around here, it is because the skyscrapers there block the sun causing the area to have shade.
In one corner, there were a telephone booth with 4 phone which was connected to each other. By the looks of it, it was hardly used because of new technology like cellphones, blackberry, and Iphones, etc. The building itself is pretty big and I saw a couple of workers going in and out to get food on their lunch break. There were a few security guards around 5 to 6 of them walking around and talking. Half and hour later, there were two janitors cleaning up the garbage around the area.Next to 77 Waters, there was this small park/area where you can sit and relax. There were a couple of people sitting there eating their lunch that they bought from store or home. Around this area, there a Halal food stand right across 77 Water street and if you walk a couple of blocks down, there Subway's, McDonald, and a Duane Reade.
1 comments:
I find it interesting that you said once the flowers on the tree bloom more people will use that plaza. Flowers and plants were not mentioned in the book as an element to attract crowds,so I am curious if this is the case.
Katherine P
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