Anchoring Chelsea dives into the socio-political ties and motivations of developers, politicians, and tenants within NYCHA housing, and uses underlying relationships as pressure points to design for the existing long-term community. By building on existing infrastructure, Anchoring Chelsea builds an autonomous food-oriented neighborhood that’s independent from systemic pressure.

The proposal reinvests in the long-term residents and their homes, creating an independent food-oriented neighborhood. Through strengthening bonds, interdependence, and community organizing, Fulton Elliot Chelsea can maintain its culture and sense of place. Anchoring Chelsea improves existing residences and provides additional amenities and the resources for long-term communities to continue to thrive.