Eastern Market

Discussion Questions

• Develop a list of the groups who support the proposal, and one of those opposing it. What trends are apparent? What sorts of interests are represented on either side? How does this inform their decision?


• The market tenants in particular seem resistant to the proposal. Why might they in particular regard the proposal as threatening?


• Take note of the “Addendum in Response to Comments by the Ad-Hoc Committee, Eastern Market Corporation, Eastern Market Pottery, and Market V Gallery.” How well do their arguments refute those made in the letter from the groups opposing the proposal? Why does the central theme of their argument seem to focus on monetary concerns?


• Closely examine the letter from Jim Mayo to Dick Wolf. What sort of cultural tensions are involved here? What does this tell us about the community? What does this tell us about the cultural and political implications involved in the debate?


• What is the tone of the flyer from The Ad Hoc Committee on the Eastern Market Study? Why might they present their argument this way to neighborhood residents?