The document discusses building a church at 34 North 7th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It notes that the site is next to the East River and there are already around 20 churches in the area, including the Church of God of Williamsburg. Interviews found that most people said yes to building a church, though some were indirect or said they didn't mind. Potential benefits of the church include bringing community unity through services and engagement of different age groups. Possible counterarguments are it could cause religious conflicts or restrictions, but the conclusion is that a church would help neighborhood interactions and community care.

1. 34 North 7th Street
Susanne Li
Integrative Seminar 2

2. - My site is right in front of the East river , and you
can see the view of Manhattan while standing
there.
- Really big
- Next to East River State Park

3.  The Brooklyn /
Williamsburg Flea
market held in Lot
 Concerts

4. Research Statement
How would building a church benefit
the community ?

5. Why church is good for neighborhood
 - Community unity
 - Community service
 Churches around the neighborhood
 There are about 20 churches in Williamsburg
and 3 - 4 around my area
 Church of God of Williamsburg
 The Shrine Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
 Pentecostal church La Pena
 Universal Church

6. Interviews
- Most of the people
said Yes to church
- Some said either “
I don’t mind “ , or
indirect “ No “

7. Studio
Building a 3 story church
with a garden on the top
floor and playground on
second floor
Bring people together of
different ages

8. My church in 8th Avenue Brooklyn
How it helps the community there
and why I think it would benefit my
site too

9. Counter arguments
Might create religious conflict
People will think church means “
restriction “

10. Conclusion
 Church will engage more interactions
with people
 Will love their neighborhood more and
take care of it
 Will engage in more community services
 Engage more with each other and care
for each other

11. Questions ? :’(