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Arch

Idea:

Fun shaped garden arch. Attached are photos of a completed piece, an arch made of plywood. It can be installed anywhere outside on a lawn or turf using garden stakes (hidden support). Duration can be 4 seasons, and up to 2 years. The panels are attached to each other using construction screws. It’s largely a silhouette, [Read more…]

Benefit:

Bright spot for an urban setting. Arches denote passage to another place.

Location:

Belvidere, Downtown / JAM, OldIdea.

Wall of Peace

Idea:

This idea is based on the Shinto Ema shrine in Japan. It place where people leave their wishes. My idea is to build a simple wooden structure and have people come and write their hopes and dreams for peace in their homes, lives and in the world and tie them on to the structure To [Read more…]

Benefit:

This is a place where many generations can come together to share their hopes and dreams. I would love to have youth involved in building the structure. The space can become a meditative place. I think there is great benefit in having people share their hopes and dreams. even silently. [Read more…]

Location:

Downtown / JAM, OldIdea.

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