Week 6: Knowing that I’ll Never Know – Detroit Community-Engaged Research Program

Week 6: Knowing that I’ll Never Know

I know how to jiggle the back door just right to get it to open.
And I can answer (most) people’s questions on the phone.
I am recognized by community members at meetings every so often now.
And I am up on all the park political drama.
I have some bearings now.
I can tell a busy day from a slow day.
And a street with a block club from one without.
But the most important bearing that I grasp, is knowing that I’ll never know.

In reflection of the unknowable complexity of a space, I am posting the start of my pictures of District 3 parks. This is only 9 parks out of 55 in 1 district out of 7 in the city.

With stolen chain link fence
With stolen chain link fence
A memorial garden for loved ones
A memorial garden for loved ones
A makeshift park built by surrounding community
A makeshift park built by surrounding community
A great area for kids to play
A great area for kids to play
A rec center in total disrepair
A rec center in total disrepair
A well kept park besides the stolen swings
A well kept park besides the stolen swings
More prairie than playground
More prairie than playground
A thriving urban garden
A thriving urban garden
Overgrown with weeds
Overgrown with weeds

 

1 thought on “Week 6: Knowing that I’ll Never Know”

  1. It is amazing how much you can say using just a few words. Very reflective, and I like your pictures and writing style for this post. Keep us updated on the park situation!

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