Chapter 1. Kin
finding connections
For Phase One, participants self-interviewed, using a series of short prompts to tell their own stories. We received over 600 responses from 30+ neighborhoods. The following is a digital exhibit comprised of everyday Philadelphians' experiences, hopes, dreams, and reflections on COMMUNITY.
a selection of stories - fully searchable by name, location, and age, as well as subject/theme
key phrases and popular responses to questions about community
mapping 160+ responses on unity, power, purpose, and change
My community is...
I've been a part of this community for...
The best thing about my community is...
The worst thing about my community is...
When I look at my community, I see...
What my community needs the most is...
I think my community should focus on...
When I look at elders in my community, I see...
When I look at young people in my community, I see...
If I could give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be...
When I look at the future I see...
