Chelsea/E. Harlem

This page provides a brief history and summary of the cultural and politics of the Chelsea and East Harlem neighborhoods in New York. Click here for an in depth comparative analysis of the two beats. Walking along Chelsea’s High Line, an elevated railway converted into a pedestrian friendly park, a tourist might notice a wide array of sights in the […]

Chelsea and East Harlem: Public Art and Politics of the City

by Hanna Armour, Cristina Fyfe, Evan Powell, and Adrian Simon In less than two hours, a pedestrian can easily traverse his or her way between the neighborhoods of Chelsea and East Harlem in New York City. These areas are also conveniently connected by the MTA subway system; A short ride with a seamless transfer of […]