Methods

My methodology is shaped by the following research questions: 

1. "What are the indicators that let someone know they entered Highlandtown?”
2. "What does the space in the neighborhood of Highlandtown mean for the Latine community?”

As I answer these questions through my research study I plan to:

1. Document what are the physical signs that lets someone, who is not familiar with the area, know they entered Highlandtown. I will compare the physical signs for example, a street sign stating Highlandtown Avenue with the more subtle signs for example sounds, smells, and movement specific to the area.
2. Document what are the emotions I feel when I enter Highlandtown. 
3. Analyze how I interact with the physical and communal space of Highlandtown.

Fieldsite 

I will conduct my research study in Highlandtown. Highlandtown is defined by the cross streets Grundy Street & Eastern Ave, Fleet Street & Eastern Ave, E Baltimore Street & S Lindwood Avenue, and E Baltimore & N Haven Street. The borders of Highlandtown is beside Patterson Park which I will also include in the research study. However since my research study is based on knowing when someone enters Highlandtown, these street signs will be used as a reference of gauging where Highlandtown is located. Instead of staying within these physical borders that superficially define Highlandtown I will extend what is considered Highlandtown based on my observations and interactions.