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My idea for our class publication

publication_pitch | My idea of our class publication

What is the idea for a publication?

Theme: Surving on a Dime - An in depth look at income inequality in New York City

Just last month, Business Insider officially named Brooklyn as the US's most unaffordable housing market. In September 2014, the New York Times reported that the gap between Manhattan's rich and poor is the greatest in the US according to data from the 2010 Census. It is no secret that New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the world, but what remains a mystery is how do the 99% get by in city designed for the rich and famous? More, what is being done in and around the city to make sure that all New Yorkers can live and thrive here?

Who is your audience?

My audience is NYC's low and middle income residents. This audience spans all races, but skews towards people of color. I also think there is a secondary audience of 'concerend citizens,' service providers, and people who are politically engaged who believe that NYC should be affordable.

Is there a similar publication? If yes, how will your publication differentiate itself from the existing publication?

Sure, www.Brokelyn.com is a similar publication. Brokelyn focuses on free/cheap things to do in Brooklyn. It takes more of a guide approach rather than a hard news look at HOW people make it and the policies that keep NYC unaffordable.

Income inequality tends to be a theme or topic for many leading news publications, but it is never the sole focus. TIME runs a series of national income inequality stories.

Give a few general examples of pieces that might run on this site.

Measuring NYC's Underground Economy - graph/graphics

Inside the City's Recently Constructed Affordable Housing Units - narrative / or video

How Many New Yorkers Fit the Income Requiremnts for the City's Affordable Housing? - graphs/graphics

Where To Get Affordable Health Care - map

Calculate Your Property Taxes - as houses in Brooklyn and beyond sell for huge sums of money property taxes for surrounding buildings soar too. Use this caculuator to forecast your taxes..

Going out on a Budget - text / graphic

_also please count me in for managing the class publication