Merrimack Street Rotating Cultural Exhibit!

Idea:

Work with the Adult Ed center across from the Library to install an outdoor “rotating cultural exhibit.” This would include a couple of structures that could be chained to the fence that would hold items behind plexiglass, frames to be attached to the fence that could hold informational panels, and perhaps some planters for small [Read more…]

Benefit:

This would be a low-cost way to celebrate Lowell’s diversity and create some visual interest and excitement connecting downtown with “Upper Merrimack Street” walking toward UMass Lowell. If the materials are high enough quality and draw a lot of attention, perhaps it would also contribute to interest in redeveloping abandoned [Read more…]

Location:

Acre.

Hot Art

Idea:

Paint murals on surfaces that are hotter than surrounding areas with reflective paint that makes the surface cooler. Have events where kids can use temperature tools to see the difference.Put in environmental justice areas like Acre of Highlands

Benefit:

This is a good way to introduce the tech of reflective paint to help with heat islands in the city. LA has done this on schoolyard walls and other surfaces.

Location:

Acre, Citywide, Lower Highlands, OldIdea.

Acre Play way

Idea:

Convert one of the canal walkways (in the Acre) to a family-friendly Play Way with sensory pathways, seating, play-friendly/interactive sculptures and art installations, and maybe a garden.

Benefit:

Beautification of an under-utilized area that improves a space and makes it more welcoming and engaging to families, as well as a community space for events.

Location:

Acre, OldIdea.

Flags of the Acre

Idea:

Add flags and art banners to the lampposts along Upper Merrimack Street between City Hall and University Crossing. The art would be inspired by the folks of many backgrounds, races, and ethnicities of the Acre. If there’s enough interest, we could also add history/fact signs similar to the Visualize Lowell’s Black History tour.

Benefit:

It would encourage people of different types to come together around the art and flags. It would add color and vibrancy to the walking route between downtown and the university and also show off the unique character of the Acre.

Location:

Acre.