You will identify, investigate, analyze, and evaluate a single problem, question, or issue in your neighborhood. Your goal: construct a college-level research project that mirrors a business proposal or grant application.
In addition to researching the problem, question, or issue, you will interview community members who live (or used to live) in your neighborhood.
Your research will explore history and data connected to your issue. From there, you will develop two to three possible options, alternatives, or solutions to the issue or problem you identify in your neighborhood. Ultimately, you will settle on one and make an argument for why it is the best fit. You will propose a solution -- with a $15k budget -- to city and business leaders.
Throughout the project, you will learn from and interview experts from around the city. You will take notes. Write. And, create a website.
You will keep notes daily. Much of the time, you will design and impliment the specifics of your project -- what you read, who you interview, etc.
At specific intervals, sections of writing will be due via Google Classroom.
On MAY 28, your COMPLETED WEBSITE, which includes your writing, pictures, videos, and whatnot, will be DUE.
You will present your findings and recommendations to elected officials, government employees, and business people on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 (tentative date / time to be determined) at the Boston Public Library.