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Jun 30, 2025 9 min

Gridlocked

from New School: Arts & Culture

Gridlocked is an immersive audio piece exploring the relationship between cars and urban life in New York City. Created as a soundwalk—an audio experience meant to be heard while walking—it uses field recordings and narration to examine the impact of vehicle congestion. As congestion pricing dominates local headlines, producer Caroline Capuano investigates how many cars enter Manhattan, their effects on infrastructure, and the city’s evolving solutions. The piece also weaves in public opinion and historical context to offer a fuller picture of the issue. While Gridlocked can be heard anywhere, it’s best experienced on location. Start at 2nd Avenue and 60th Street, and walk west toward 3rd Avenue and Central Park as the narrative guides you.

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