Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
3-18-2020
Abstract
Hear, Here: Making Oral History Active History www.hearherelacrosse.org www.hearherelondon.org
Hear, Here is an Canadian and American audio-documentary project that brings oral history onto the streets. Orange street-level signs with phone numbers indicate where stories occured. Users call the number to hear a story of the exact location where they stand, and can choose to leave a new story about that location or any other. Many stories told by historically underrepresented groups challenge the traditional narratives of cities which often focus on prosperity and whiteness. In both countries we have chosen gentrifying neighborhoods and seek to identify the uniqueness of the neighborhood before its traditional occupants are displaced. The stories help stakeholders see the importance of the diversity of the neighborhood and therefore strategize to preserve the socioeconomic and racial diversity.
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