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Mobilities JournalMain MenuCourse ProjectPublic TransportationBuses, Trains, SubwaysWalkabilityBikeabilityAutomobilityAccessibilityBorders and MigrationsParks, Outdoors and GreenspaceClimate ChangeVirtual Worlds and Digital MobilitiesAlternate Mobilitiesdavid kim87de7bc2484fc682d989967c7b88823ef2ab67e3
Central Park in Manhattan stands as a symbol of leisure and recreation, but its history is stained by the displacement of Seneca Village, a predominantly Black community forced out to make way for the park's construction in the 19th century. It is accessible in terms of bikeability, walkability, and automobility, but who are these spaces accessible to? While anyone can physically enter the park, its surroundings are dominated by some of the wealthiest communities in New York City. This raises a crucial question: who truly benefits from Central Park's accessibility? For the descendants of Seneca Village, who were forcibly removed from their homes to make room for this green space, the park's accessibility is a reminder of their ancestors' displacement and the ongoing generational economic disparities in the city. As we enjoy the tranquility of Central Park, it's essential to acknowledge and address the injustices of its past and ensure that accessibility extends to all, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.
Alexa Nunez-Alcocer
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