The linguistic landscape I have chosen for this project is Midtown East, New York City. Midtown East is an urban area known for its mix of corporate offices and residential buildings. The signs put up in this neighborhood show the hectic and fast paced nature of the city. The signs I chose for my linguistic landscape project to represent Midtown East in NYC are a stop light, a crosswalk, a Lexington Ave sign, a building sign that says FOUND, and a 51st Street sign. These signs incorporate a mix of commercial and directional directories. My selection of this linguistic landscape stemmed from my familiarity with the area because I have been living here for about six months. These signs have a great significance to my daily life and have become home to me.
In an article posted by compass, we can see a map of midtown east which stretches from 42nd to 59th street and 5th ave to the FDR Parkway. Within these boundaries lay Midtown east, a region of New York city which is a “convenient neighborhood in the center of Manhattan that provides A-list cultural attractions and easy access to anywhere in the city,” as per Compass. This area is convenient for all demographics as families and professionals have easy access to commute via subway as there are many entrance locations throughout the region.
“Midtown East NYC Neighborhood Guide – Compass.” Compass, 2025, www.compass.com/neighborhood-guides/nyc/midtown-east/. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.