Upon my initial observation of how disconnected many young transplants in the Lower East Side were from their communities, I set out to interview and observe as much as possible about why. After collecting my research, it became clear that many of them simply weren't aware of any of the things happening in their neighborhood on a daily basis. The preservation of LES culture, history, and vibrant community depends on involvement and support from the new generation of residents, many of whom are not from nyc at all. I created the Real Neighbor Guide to LES to try and encourage new residents to get involved in any way desirable to them.