The Black Rock neighborhood sits between the Niagara River and major transportation corridors that have long shaped its industrial character, residential patterns, and community identity. Participants engaged in walks, conversations, and mapping sessions that surfaced histories, grievances, aspirations, and practical knowledge about how the neighborhood functions — and how it might change.
"We have an opportunity here to make a really good place."
-Joe Kedron
Surfacing initial community knowledge
Participant-led documentation of spaces, barriers, and connections along the corridor
Visualizing gathered materials — photos, recollections, and artifacts — via ArcGIS StoryMap
Reviewing shared findings and identifying pathways for ongoing advocacy and engagement