Sidewalk Poetry

Idea:

The Public Works departments of Cambridge, MA and St. Paul, MN have a Sidewalk Poetry Program that annually requests residents to submit original pieces of poetry to be stamped into fresh cement. A group of individuals then reviews the poems and select a few to be used. The cost of this program is minimal: the [Read more…]

Benefit:

This would serve a dual purpose: engaging pedestrians —including visitors– with art and inspiring Lowellians to submit their original work. Furthermore, the poetry/ public art will have a lasting impression since the sidewalks could exist for decades.

Location:

Citywide, OldIdea.

Urban Food Forest

Idea:

Planting fruit trees in under utilized areas, downtown green spaces, parks, etc.

Benefit:

It would provide fresh fruit to the community while adding greenery to the city.

Location:

Citywide, OldIdea.