Last year, two developments in NYC received an avalanche of media attention for their use of separate entrances for market-rate tenants and affordable housing tenants—what some called the “poor door.” Where did the “poor door” come from? And who benefits from it?
CUP worked with a group of public high school students from Bronx Compass High School in Castle Hill and teaching artist Douglas Paulson to tackle these questions. To get a glimpse behind the “poor door,” students interviewed heavy hitters like the President of the Real Estate Board of New York, a New York City Council Member, and an affordable housing advocate. The team broke down their findings in their video, Door Wars.
Door Wars debuted at University Settlement, where students presented the video and discussed their creative process with a lively audience of CUP fans.
Check out the video below!