Hutong to Highrise documents the changes occurring in Beijing by using the photovoice research technique. Taking the camera out of the hands of the observer and putting it into the hands of the subject helps the observer to see the world as it is through the eyes of the subject. Using local people’s perspective is what makes our project unique.

What is Photovoice?
	The Photovoice Method, Developed by Caroline Wang and Mary Anne Burris, is based on Participatory Developement research. Their goal of Photovoice is to enable people to gain "the possibility of perceiving the world from the viewpoint of the people who lead lives that are different from those traditionally in control of the means for imaging the world."

Advantages of Photovoice

Often we do not see the perspective of those at the grassroots level. This method gives us insight as to how the world is perceived by other people. "Photovoice is a method that enables people to define for themselves and others, including policy makers, what is worth remembering and what needs to be changed." Caroline Wang. For more information on the Photovoice technique visit www.photovoice.com