Throughout the city there are many great spaces and places. Places like neighborhoods, parks, markets, buildings, districts and more are what make up our city. While these places act as the physical makeup of our city there are also conceptual places and spaces which play a huge role in our cities make up as well. […]

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When you talk about the history of skateboarding in New York City one place comes to mind, The Brooklyn Banks. Located under the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge, The Brooklyn Banks is known as the Mecca of skateboarding in NY and some argue the entire North-East. We can compare the Brooklyn Banks importance to […]

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Today, with skateboarding being so popular there are so many different spots around the city. Spots are what connect skaters across New York, it brings them together and makes Skateboarding a space not confined to one physical location. Here is a brief list of some of the many skate spots around the city, courtesy of […]

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My name is Saul Esses, freshman at Baruch college. This blog is part of a final project for English 2100. The purpose is to identify a space or place in the city either an actual space/place or a conceptual one and write about it. I chose to research and write about street skateboarding as a […]

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This blog discusses the different aspects of skateboarding and skateboarding as a space in NYC. Skateboarding has become, over the years, more than just an activity or a sport. It has evolved into a culture. Skateboarders across the city have united as one subculture, devoted to their boards. With that said skateboarding transcends the traditional […]

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