Hello Neighbor
August 13, 2008 – 9:10 am
In an effort to rebuild relationships in some of Portland’s formerly tight-knit blocks, photojournalist Julie Keefe recently led a group of young people in a project called Hello Neighbor. Armed with notepads and cameras (funded by grant money), students from 10 Portland-area middle schools went out into their communities and interviewed their neighbors; asking questions like “How old are you?” “Do you feel safe on your street?” and “What are you most proud of?”
After completing the interviews and developing the photos, several shots were blown up into huge banners that were then posted around the various participating neighborhoods. Not only have the banners helped people learn more about those that live around them, but they have also brought many people together to view them and talk about the various thoughts and questions they pose.
-JH
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